OPSS Serious Electrical appliances equipment
Product Recall: 6 USB and 3 Plug Extension Lead sold via Wish (2207-0242)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2207-0242
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is insufficiently earthed and supplied with a noncompliant ‘clover’-style plug.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode6576457845500
Product
6 USB and 3 Plug Extension Lead sold via Wish
- Name / model
- TB-T09
- Barcode
- 6576457845500
- Category
- Electrical appliances equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: 6 USB and 3 Plug Extension Lead sold via Wish
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is insufficiently earthed and supplied with a noncompliant ‘clover’-style plug.
- Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Multiple Tower Extension Plug
- Model
- TB-T09
- Barcode
- 6576457845500
- WISH ID
- 5fa24688d2cdab9b22f0eacf
- Listing Name
- Home Power Strips with 3 Outlets 6 USB Ports Surge Protection Universal Power Socket Adapter with 2M Extension Cord Smart USB Charger UK US EU Plug
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- White and navy multiple tower extension lead with three plug sockets and six USB sockets, in addition to switch on the extension lead itself. The product is packaged in grey cardboard packaging with black and red text, and an image of the product on the face.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is insufficiently earthed, and is supplied with a ‘clover’ style plug which does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. There is less than 9.5mm between the edge of the live pin and the side of the plug face, meaning it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in, or unplugging the plug from the socket. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
- Corrective action
- OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2207-0242
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Multiple Tower Extension Plug
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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