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Product Safety Report: AC-Adaptor 72W (2306-0031)

Product details

Published22 June 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for AC-Adaptor 72W presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: AC-Adaptor 72W Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - AC Adapter Carton numbers OK230216016268 Country of Origin China Product Description Black AC adapter with 3 pin plug Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits for Class II equipment. The fuse incorporated into the plug did not contain any sufficient granular filler, and as a result the fuse could overheat and explode causing a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2306-0031 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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