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Product Safety Report: Fast Charge USB-C Plug 20W Replacement Charger for iPhone 12 and Samsung sold via Etsy (2208-0150)

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Published22 May 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for fast charging USB-C plug 20W replacement charger sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Fast Charge USB-C Plug 20W Replacement Charger for iPhone 12 and Samsung Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is not structurally sound and has insufficient creepage and clearance distances. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Phone Charger Model Number SP-TC78A Etsy listing number 1057216877 Country of Origin China Product Description USB-C white charger supplied in transparent orange and blue plastic packaging. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as its physical construction is insufficient, meaning it is possible to access live parts should the charger be dropped or fall. The product also possesses insufficient creepage and clearance distances between live parts and failed the electrical strength test. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy). We strongly advise that consumers stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Additional information PSD case number: 2208-0150 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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