Electric shock

Power supply

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Switching Power Supply
Brand: 

The electrical insulation is not sufficient and a short-circuit could occur, causing the user to receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

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USB power supply

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Universel Mini Chargeur Secteur USB / USB Power Supply
Brand: 

The electrical insulation is not sufficient and a short-circuit could occur, causing the user to receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

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Washing machine

Year: 
2016
Week: 
1
Product: 
8KG 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machine
Brand: 

In certain circumstances, due to water ingress behind the control panel, a short circuit can be created which causes the chrome decal to become live and users may experience a mild electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive One incident reported.

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Doorbell

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
Mehrklang Gong - Melody 230 V
Brand: 

Neither the operating instructions nor the product itself indicate how the product is to be properly connected to the electricity network. If the electricity is switched off before installation, as the operating instructions require, but the device is not connected properly and the electricity switched on again, this may, under certain circumstances, cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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Torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Rechargeable LED Torch
Brand: 

When connecting/ disconnecting the torch to the mains, contact with live parts can occur. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Wall plug adapter supplied with various devices

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Two pin wall plug adapters supplied with Mac computers and iOS devices
Brand: 

The wall plug adapter may break when being plugged in to, or unplugged from, the mains wall socket. If this happens, the user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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