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Product Safety Report: Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug (2205-0219)

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Published8 June 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire as the creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test. The products plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), and the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, with no fuse fitted. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery charger Brand Hong Dong Batch X001HRCG55 Model no HD-077B Barcode 313811395041 Country of Origin China Product description Black 4 slot battery charger with supply cord and 3 pin mains plug Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe. Creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test. The products plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, and no fuse is fitted (BS1362). The plug’s live and neutral pins had inadequate mechanical strength, failing the 1.00NM torque test. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. Additionally, the product is not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided. 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Additional information PSD case numbers: 2205-0219 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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