Power Base · Switching Quick Charger

The insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer is insufficient and there is a high likelihood of flashover occurring. If flashover occurs, there will be mains voltage on the exposed metal parts for charging the batteries. That means people might get an electric shock if they touch the metal parts. Also, if there are batteries in the charger at the time, the batteries might act violently to the high voltage leading to the risk of a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Published: 15 July 2016
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 29/06/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0846/16
Model: C-521

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Charger for 8 or 4 AA or AAA batteries in blister pack. Sold with household mains plug and cigarette lighter plug.