The risk
An anodized finish could prevent the enclosure of the charger from being fully earthed. If a specific wire within the charger were to become detached and touch the inner sides allowing electrical conduction, the user could receive an electric shock if they touched the charger. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Product: Charger used to charge batteries that have been taken off a Segway PT vehicle.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 04/09/2015
Who notified alerts in 2015
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 114 |
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Portugal | 38 |
| Greece | 13 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Malta | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2015