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Product Safety Report: GEARLASSO Vehicle Battery Charger sold via Amazon (2610-0131)

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Published4 November 2026

The hazard

Product Safety Report for GEARLASSO Vehicle Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: GEARLASSO Vehicle Battery Charger sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to the excessive resistance in the supply cord, which may cause the cable to overheat. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers Brand GEARLASSO Model 10006902 Amazon product carton identifiers X002FPMHKR, FBA15M1ZXN2J2U000003 SKU 10006902 Country of Origin China Product Description A portable 12 to 24v battery charger intended for use with electric vehicles. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire due to the excessive resistance in the supply cord, which may cause the cable to overheat. The mains plug also does not meet the marking and dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and is not fitted with an appropriate fuse link. A compliant fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to the product’s warnings, markings and instructions. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD notification number: 2610-0131 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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