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Travel charger

05th September 2009

Item Description:

Brand: LG
Type/number of model: on pack: LG KG800, EAN code: 4895120339453 on product: S/N: RAS6120043; model: STA-P51ER

Description: 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.

Country of origin: China

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Danger:

Electric shock and fire

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.

Action Taken:

Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the distributor. Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

Slovakia

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

05th September 2009 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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