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Product Safety Report: AC/DC Power Adapter PC120050 (2210-0052)

Product details

Published27 October 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for AC/DC Power Adapter PC120050 presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.

Product description

Summary Product: AC/DC Power Adapter PC120050 Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns due to insufficient fusing and cross-sectional area within the supply cord. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - AC/DC Adapter Model PC120050 Batch PO-43665 Country of Origin China Product description Power supply with transformer and plug. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of fire and burns as the product has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse and the conductor’s cross sectional area on the supply cord are insufficient. The fuse does not have any granular filler, and as such cannot function in the case of a fault with the product or surge in the current. If a fault occurs, the plug, cord or product could catch fire and cause burns to the user. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2210-0052 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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