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Product Recall: Universal EU/US to UK Plug Converter (2012-0163)

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Published25 March 2022

The hazard

Product recall for plug converter presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Universal EU US UK Plug Converter Hazard: The adaptor presents a risk of electric shock due to inadequate earth bonding. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Wish). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - travel adaptor Electrical ratings Input: 250VAC 13A, Output: 250VAC 13A Country of Origin China Product description White EU US UK plug adaptor with blue and white label and unknown packaging. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The earth bonding in the adaptor plug is inadequate and under fault conditions presents a serious risk of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Wish). Additional information PSD case number: 2012-0163 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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