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Product Safety Report: Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger (2206-0181)

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Published24 June 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and burns.

Product description

Summary Product: Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger Hazard: The product presents a risk of burns as the flexible lead had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. When tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short. Corrective action: Import rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Battery charger Batch X001HMW5C9 SKU FCBC16BayR-UK Other X000WRLT4F, 20220329TM60 Product description Black 16 bay round battery charger with the brand Bonai printed in the middle. The product is supplied in brown cardboard packaging Country of Origin China Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of burns as the flexible lead had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. When tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short. The fuse also did not comply with BS1362, and the sample had not been accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Corrective action Import rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon) Additional information PSD case number: 2206-0181 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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