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Product Safety Report: Auopro Cube USB Power Strip with 5 Outlets and 4 USB Ports (2202-0434)

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Published5 April 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Auopro Cube USB Power Strip with 5 Outlets and 4 USB Ports presenting a serious risk of fire as the internal components were accessed by unscrewing security screws on the outside of the casing.

Product description

Summary Product: Auopro Cube USB Power Strip with 5 Outlets and 4 USB Ports Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the internal components were accessed by unscrewing security screws on the outside of the casing. Corrective action: We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - USB power strip Model TP-VE4U5K ASIN B08VHR7DNS Country of Origin China Product description A white vertical power socket with 5 outlets and 4 USB Ports which is packaged in a buff brown cardboard box. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as the internal components were accessed by unscrewing security screws on the outside of the casting. The internal build quality was poor, as the connections to the mains socket outlets were only made using solder, which when used alone is not considered to be a reliable form of connection. Therefore, the earth connection and the two poles were not reliably connected and there are potential hazards of fire/explosion and electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2202-0434 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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