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Product Safety Report: Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress (2207-0068)

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Published9 June 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to a lack of protection from access to live parts. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Tower Plug Brand Dodocool Model number TP-VF4U12S AliExpress ID 1005003975148403 Country of Origin China Product Description A black and white tower plug with 12 plug outlets and 4 USB ports. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to a lack of protection from access to live parts. When tested, the test pin was able to touch a live part. If a consumer were to touch this, they could receive an electric shock. The product was not provided with adequate instructions for the safe connection of the appropriate 3-core flexible cable and did not include clear instructions for the removal of insulation from the conductors. Additionally, the product features a non-UK plug and was provided with a UK plug adaptor. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress). Additional information PSD case number: 2207-0068 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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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