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Product Safety Report: EGTECH Travel Adapter sold via Amazon (2608-0045)

Product details

Published11 August 2026

The hazard

Product Safety Report for EGTECH Travel Adapter presenting a risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Travel Adapter Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock because the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers Brand EGTECH Model EGC50 Manufacturer EGTech / Shenzhen Luxneon Ltd Country of Origin China Product Description A travel adapter plug socket with multiple different uses. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of electric shock because the insulated shutter operating device (ISOD), also known as the plastic earth pin, is shorter than required by BS 1363 dimensional requirements. This may prevent the socket shutters from operating correctly, potentially allowing access to live parts if an internal fault occurs during use, exposing the user to an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD notification number: 2608-0045 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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