Safety hazards with several uncertified USB chargers

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Safety hazards with several uncertified USB chargers

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As part of a planned national sampling and compliance project, Health Canada tested a number of uncertified USB chargers. The following products were found to pose an unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire and are being recalled. This table will be updated if and when new products are recalled.

List of affected products
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-al ... 6a-eng.php
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Re: safety hazards with several uncertified USB chargers

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That's great. There's been reports of people dying from uncertified devices. Electronic devices can be made more cheaply if they do not provide a means of isolation/protection.
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