Wall warts; was: hams on classiccmp

[Chuck Guzis]

On 21 Jan 2009 at 20:52, arcarlini at iee.org wrote:

> If there were enough accidents/injuries etc. then there would be some
> repurcussions for both the manufacturer that sold the wart-driven-device
> and also the wart maker.

Sure, the same way that Christmas-tree light strings are "safe".  
Were it not for tradition, I cannot imagine that any underwriting or 
certifying agency would approve of line current-powered strings of 
low-voltage series-connected lamps on lightweight insulated #20 wire 
on a tree whose base sits in a stand full of water.  No protective 
grounding, no GFCI.  At least they have fuses in the plugs now.  
Older ones didn't.

I suppose they're safer than candles...

Since these light strings are sold in discount stores by fly-by-night 
seasonal importers, who are you going to sue?

Cheers,
Chuck