Battery charger
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The battery charger model BAT 6 has been recalled due to serious fire risk. The product was created by modifying a mains adaptor (SAX 500) by removing its original plug and replacing it with red and black split plugs. The charger poses a hazard because the secondary current deviates significantly from its nominal value by 48.5%, and the instructions lack necessary safety information. The product fails to comply with the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60335.
Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The recall was initiated by Hungary. The source does not specify what affected consumers should do to return or dispose of the product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a serious risk of fire because: - the deviation of the actual value of the secondary current from the nominal one is significant (+48,5 %),- the instructions for use do not include all information necessary for the safe use of the product. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60335.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The battery charger BAT 6 was transformed from the output cord of the mains adaptor SAX 500 by removing the original plug and replacing it with a red and a black split plug. The cover of the product is black and has an integrated mains plug. Main part of the product: mains transformer (MW TF-70GS); thermal link (MW W3 Tf135°C 250V 2A). Technical parameters: 230 V; 50 Hz; 12 W; 3-12V; 500mA; 6VA max; Class II; 6 V; 400 mA. Model: BAT 6 (transformed version of mains adaptor SAX 500) Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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