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Product Safety Report: 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug (2205-0224)

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Published8 June 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Product Safety Report for 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire as the creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product has poor construction, in addition to multiple safety risks relating to the plug and supply cord. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery charger Barcode 224051475865 Country of Origin China Product description Black 1 slot battery charger with supply cord and 3 pin plug Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe. Creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test between phase connectors and earth. The product’s plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), and the fuse fitted in the plug contained no silica. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. The fuse and supply cord are considered counterfeit. Additionally, the product is not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets Safety Regulations 1994. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Additional information PSD case numbers: 2205-0224 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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