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Product Safety Report: 65W AC Adapter for Laptop (2111-0106)

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Published27 March 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for AC Adapter 65W for laptop presenting a serious risk of burns.

Product description

Summary Product: 65W AC Adapter for Laptop Hazard: The product presents a risk of serious burns as the charger has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Laptop charger Brand fxl power Batch No X0018UPISD SKU FX00031-UK Country of Origin Hong Kong Product description A black charging unit and separate cable for charging a laptop supplied in a plain cardboard box Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of burns as the charger has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse. The fuse has no granular filler and as such can not function following a fault with the product. The charger may therefore explode and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to users. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action Import rejected at the border and destruction of the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2111-0106 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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