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Product Safety Report: Hong Dong 4 Slots Battery Charger for 3.7V Li-ion 18650 Rechargeable Battery with UK Plug (2205-0179)

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Published8 June 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4 Slots3.7V Li-Ion Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Hong Dong 4 Slots Battery Charger for 3.7V Li-ion 18650 Rechargeable Battery with UK Plug Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire due to unsafe construction. 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 Model HD-077B Barcode 203726504383 Country of Origin China Product description Black 4-way battery charger with United Kingdom mains 3 pin plug Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe as creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and AC supply wires can touch the accessible battery terminals in a single fault condition. The product also failed a 3kV dielectric strength test. The product’s plug 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 cross-section area of the supply cord is insufficient. Additionally, the product was 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 & Sockets Safety Regulations 1994. Corrective action The product 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 number: 2205-0179 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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