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Product Safety Report: KEAGAR Pack of 2 UK Plug Adapters sold via Amazon and eBay (2405-0088)

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Published6 August 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for KEAGAR Pack of 2 UK Plug Adapters presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: KEAGAR Pack of 2 UK Plug Adapters sold via Amazon and eBay Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is direct access to live parts. Corrective action: The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - UK Plug Adapter Brand KEAGAR Amazon ASIN B09YLW7B8F eBay Item Number 256503427134 Listing name White and Black or White plastic 3 pin adapter for EU/US plugs to convert to UK BS 1363 sockets. Country of Origin China Product Description White and black, or white, plastic 3-pin adapter for EU/US plugs to convert to UK plug sockets conforming to BS 1363. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is direct access to live parts due to a lack of shutters on the pin engagement ports. Additionally, the live and neutral pins are too close to the edge of the adaptor, which could allow the consumer to touch the live pin when energised. The product also presents a risk of fire, as it is supplied with an incorrect fuse, which could cause the adapter to overheat. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Corrective action We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces (Amazon and eBay). Additional information PSD number: 2405-0088 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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