Product Safety Report: International Travel Adaptor (2308-0011)

Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): 14 August 2023 · Ref. 2308-0011

Reason for the recall

The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to accessible live parts.

Reasonsee the original notice

Brandnot stated

Batch number(s)not stated

Barcodenot stated

Product

International Travel Adaptor

Category: Adaptors plugs sockets
Country of origin: China
Type of recall: Product safety report

Summary
Product: International Travel Adaptor
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to accessible live parts.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Travel Adaptor
Product Identifier
PAT200930196087.4.
Country of Origin
China
Product Description
Travel adaptor for multiple plug-types with interchangeable pins for USA, Japan, Australia, Europe and the UK.
Product Report and Image
Link to Product Image and PDF
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is too small for a standard UK socket, and the plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug. The user could receive an electric shock when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket. It is also possible to insert a single current-carrying pin, leaving the other live pin accessible. The adaptor was also insufficiently earthed, presenting a risk of fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2308-0011
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What to do

The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Travel Adaptor
Product Identifier
PAT200930196087.4.

Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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