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ORIGINAL USB charger recall: electric shock risk

USB charger
Image: Hungary via EU Safety Gate

The affected product is a white plastic USB charger (brand ORIGINAL; product name FASTCHARGER; type/model 044; barcode 8000012016558; batch 1201655) with four USB Type‑A output ports and an integrated mains plug, sold in a yellow and black cardboard box with a plastic hanging hook; origin: China. It was recalled because it lacks adequate insulation between primary and secondary circuits so the secondary USB port can become live under mains voltage, risking electric shock, and it does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or EN 60335-1. The distributor has been ordered to withdraw the product from the market and to recall it from consumers.

What's being recalled

White plastic USB charger with four USB Type-A output ports, integrated with a mains plug.

Packaging: Yellow and black cardboard box with a plastic hanging hook on top.

Country of origin: People's Republic of China.

How to identify it

Safety Gate alert SR/02501/26

Product name on the item: FASTCHARGER

Type or model: 044

Barcode: 8000012016558

Batch: 1201655

The hazard

The product lacks adequate insulation between the primary and secondary circuits. The secondary USB port 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.

What to do

Product withdrawal from market (compulsory, distributor).

Product recall from consumers (compulsory, distributor).

The official notice

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