OPSS Serious Electrical appliances equipment
Product Safety Report: 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug (2205-0224)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire as the creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product has poor construction, in addition to multiple safety risks relating to the plug and supply cord.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode224051475865
Product
Product Safety Report for 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug
- Barcode
- 224051475865
- Category
- Electrical appliances equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Product Safety Report for 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire as the creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product has poor construction, in addition to multiple safety risks relating to the plug and supply cord.
- Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery charger
- Barcode
- 224051475865
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- Black 1 slot battery charger with supply cord and 3 pin plug
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe. Creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test between phase connectors and earth.
- The product’s plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), and the fuse fitted in the plug contained no silica. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. The fuse and supply cord are considered counterfeit. Additionally, the product is not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets Safety Regulations 1994.
- Corrective action
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
- We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD case numbers: 2205-0224
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery charger
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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