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Product Recall: US/Aus/EU/China to UK Travel Adaptor (2201-0320)

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Published27 March 2022

The hazard

Product recall for travel adaptor presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: US/Aus/EU/China to UK Travel Adaptor Hazard: This product presents a high risk of electric shock due to shutters not covering the aperture fully. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – travel adaptor ASIN B08KT4JTQP Country of Origin China Product description Two white travel adaptors supplied in a small transparent plastic bag. Travel adaptor has a CE mark present with wording ‘Travel Universal Adaptor with Safety Shutter.’ Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of electric shock as the shutters did not fully cover the aperture. The test pin could slide past the shutters and touch live parts. Also, the plug pins are just over 2mm from the edge of the plug, less than the permissible minimum, and a fuse is not fitted. A user may touch the pins when plugging in, or unplugging the product, or otherwise access live parts through insufficient shutters, and experience an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. 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: 2201-0320 Notified by: Local Authority Trading 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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