USB charger

Otterbox · UK Wall Charger 18W

Electrical appliances and equipmentElectric shock

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Ireland
Counterfeit: No
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The internal ferrite bead of the product can fail. Consequently, the product could overheat and melt, leaving life parts accessible. The user could touch them and receive an electric shock.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 28 January 2021

Product

Description: Fast USB charger to be plugged in the mains socket. The charger has one single USB port.
Packaging: The product is sold in a white cardboard box and was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.
Brand: Otterbox
Model / type: OBFTC-0037-A: 78-52691, 78-52692, 78-52694, 78-52558OBFTC-0049-A: 78-80028, 78-80030OBTFC-0030-A: 78-52712, 78-52713, 78-52717, 78-52718,
Barcode: 8 401042 19140, 8 401042 192948 401042 19188, 8 401042 191338 401042 191958 401042 19225, 8 401042 19287