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Product Safety Report: LCD Display Intelligent Fast Battery Charger (2201-0082)

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Published5 April 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for LCD Display Intelligent Fast Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock & fire.

Product description

Summary Product: LCD Display Intelligent Fast Battery Charger for AA & AAA Rechargeable Batteries. Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock & fire due to a non-compliant plug & cord. Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has also been removed from the online marketplace (eBay). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – battery charger eBay ID 282968124892 Product description Black battery charger with 3 pin plug Product Report and Image Link to Product Report and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug is not compliant. The plug does not meet the minimum distance across the pins and has internal live parts. The product also presents a risk of fire as the mains cord sets may overheat, and the fuse fails to protect it as it’s counterfeit and unreliable. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has also been removed from the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD case number: 2201-0082 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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