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Product Safety Report: Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Balance Scooter szYB-29410 (2401-0128)

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Published13 August 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Balance Scooter presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Balance Scooter szYB-29410 Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, and could cause damage to the socket causing overheating. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Balance Scooter Model szYB-29410 Country of Origin China Product Description The product is a lithium battery charger intended for an electric balance scooter. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. If the plug is forced into the socket with use, as a result of the incorrect plug size, it could cause damage to the socket and the plug to overheat and ignite. Additionally, internal components were insecurely fixed to their respective terminals, with no barriers to prevent detached wires from reducing creepage distances and clearances to levels below the minimum required. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD number: 2401-0128 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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