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Product Recall: AOFO 8-Socket Tower Power Strip (2108-0029)

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Published27 March 2022

The hazard

Product Recall for AOFO 8-Socket Tower Power Strip presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: AOFO 8-Socket Tower Power Strip Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire, when two or more appliances are plugged into the tower. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - tower power strip Brand AOFO ASIN B0882Z3JXJ Country of Origin China Product description AOFO tower power strip with 8 sockets and 3m black lead with UK plug. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as, when two or more appliances are plugged into the tower, there may be a breakdown in insulation between input and output circuits, leading inner circuitry to overheat and ignite. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2108-0029 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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