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Product Safety Report: Keenstone Battery Charger MH-8S sold via Amazon (2212-0215)

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Published16 January 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Keenstone Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Keenstone Battery Charger Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire due to insufficient conductors and cross-sectional area. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery Charger Model MH-8S Amazon ASIN B071NZ6ZCC Country of Origin China Product Description Battery charger supplied with black power cord and 3-pin plug. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire as the conductor and cross-sectional area of the product’s wiring is insufficient which could cause the overheating of the wires and a fire under fault conditions. The product’s fuse and plug were also noncompliant. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2212-0215 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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