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| SiliconWizard:
Yes, users are stupid. Until the stupid user is you. |
| Karel:
On the other hand, how many people got killed by unsafe electric tools & appliances? Crossing the street is more dangerous. |
| Ranayna:
This morning i saw the recall notification in the local newspaper. Yes, i'm oldschool and still read it :D So this recall is not limited to the UK Version of the cable. The EU cable looks similarly braided in the pictures, though i have never seen this power supply except in pictures. Does it have a IEC C5 socket, or is the cable fixed in place? |
| Haenk:
I still find it odd to state overheating cable as a reason for the recall. With 240V, max output of 50W that's less than 300mA, rather in the range of 200mA - at max load. So it's really more likely to be a "broken wire" issue with some arcing. |
| newbrain:
--- Quote from: Ranayna on January 11, 2024, 07:56:30 am ---Does it have a IEC C5 socket, or is the cable fixed in place? --- End quote --- It's a standard 8 shape C7/C8 (cable/socket). I have one. I'm still undecided on bringing it back, as it is extra convenient, especially when traveling (laptop+phone+headphone or tablet). Might just get a replacement cable instead. |
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