EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger ORIGINAL — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02554/26
Summary
A white USB charger with a European plug and one USB-A port poses a serious risk of electric shock because it lacks proper insulation between its circuits. This can cause the secondary USB ports to become live under mains voltage, leading to potential electrical hazards. The product does not meet EU safety standards and has been ordered withdrawn from the market in Hungary.
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Product
USB charger — ORIGINAL
- Brand
- ORIGINAL
- Name / model
- CHARGER · EKA-U90EWE, gs930
- Barcode
- 11234567893014443536520172
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White USB charger integrated with a European plug, featuring one USB-A output port.
What is the risk?
- The product lacks adequate insulation between the primary and secondary circuits. The secondary USB ports and the connected cable can become live under mains voltage. Consequently, the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/06/2025
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