Product Recall: 2-Plug, 4-USB Extension Lead sold via Fruugo (2207-0296)

Product details

Published26 July 2023

The hazard

Product Recall for 2-Plug, 4-USB Extension Lead presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: 2-Plug, 4-USB Extension Lead sold via Fruugo Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to easy access to live parts. Corrective action: The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Extension Lead Fruugo ID 72018473-144628865 Listing Name Uk Plug 1.5m 5ft Power Extension Socket Outlet Portable Japan Travel Adapter Power Strip With 2 Usb Smart Phone Wall Charger Country of Origin China Product description White extension lead with two 3-pin plug sockets and four USB ports with lime green clover-style 3-pin plug power supply, packaged in blister packaging with a blue cardboard backing and the wording ‘Travel Charge Treasure’. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as accessible metal parts can become live. If a user touches the live part, they will receive an electric shock. 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 The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo). Additional information PSD case number: 2207-0296 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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