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EU Safety GateRecalled 2009-09-04serious risk

Travel charger (LG)

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Travel charger

  • Brand LG

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

An LG travel charger (model STA-P51ER, marked as LG KG800) poses risks of electric shock and fire due to multiple safety failures. The charger's output power deviates 50% beyond acceptable limits, it operates at temperatures up to 113°C when only 105°C is permitted, its transformer construction does not meet requirements, and the casing near the plug lacks proper heat resistance. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or European standard EN 60335. The charger is a counterfeit black plastic device with input specifications of 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.2A and output of 4.8V, 0.9A, manufactured in China and packed in a blister with an LG KG800 label (EAN: 4895120339453).

In response to this hazard, the distributor has voluntarily stopped sales and withdrawn the product from the market, and authorities have ordered a sales ban and consumer recall. The source record does not specify what affected consumers should do to return or dispose of the charger.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the mean output power deviated by 50% (10% permitted);- the temperature during use can reach up to 113 ْ C (105ْ C permitted); - the construction of the transformer does not comply with the requirements; - the casing close to the plug does not comply with the requirements for resistance to heat.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Travel charger LG TRAVEL ADAPTER is made from black plastic material. Marking on product: CE, S/N: RAS6120043, model: STA-P51ER, input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz 0,2A, output: 4,8V, 0,9A, Made in China. Packed in blister with sticker on right top corner marked LG KG800 and EAN code. This product is counterfeit. Model: on pack: LG KG800, EAN code: 4895120339453 on product: S/N: RAS6120043; model: STA-P51ER Notifying country: Slovakia

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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