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Product Safety Report: 45W USB-C Type C Laptop Charger sold via Etsy (2208-0241)

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Published5 October 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for 45W USB-C Type C Laptop Charger sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: 45W USB-C Type C Laptop Charger sold via Etsy Hazard: The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as during the drop test, the cases opened giving consumers access to live parts. The product also failed to meet the requirements of the minimum creepage and clearance distance, further presenting a risk of electric shock. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Laptop charger Model DL45200225 Etsy item number 1165045676 Country of Origin China Product Description Black three-pin plug laptop charger supplied with a manual, packaged in brown cardboard packaging. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as during the drop test, the cases opened giving consumers access to live parts. The product also failed to meet the requirements of the minimum creepage and clearance distance, further presenting a risk of electric shock. The product is missing required safety information and suitable instructions of use. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Additional information PSD case number: 2208-0241 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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