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Product Recall: WAI EVCUK216WC Type 2 Female to UK Plug, Electric Vehicle Charging Cable (2210-0112)

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Published24 February 2023

The hazard

Product Recall for WAI EVCUK216WC Type 2 Female to UK Plug, Electric Vehicle Charging Cable presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: EVCUK216WC Type 2 Female to UK Plug, Electric Vehicle Charging Cable Hazard: The fuse clamps were not clamping the BS1362 fuse sufficiently enough to cause a reliable connection, causing very high temperatures in the fuse housing. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Vehicle Charging Cable Brand WAI Barcode number 193641184533 Country of Origin Unknown Product Description Black and white, WAI wall plugging charger for electrical vehicles Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire. When tested, the fuse clamps were not clamping the BS1362 fuse sufficiently enough to cause a reliable connection. Therefore, arcing caused very high temperatures in the fuse housing, which could cause damage to the BS1363 moulded plug or result in a fire. The product was also missing some of the required documentation and markings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action Recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2210-0112 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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