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Product Safety Report: Lithium Battery Charger szYB-100W-42V2A (2304-0144)

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Published4 May 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Lithium Battery Charger szYB-100W-42V2A presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Lithium Battery Charger szYB-100W-42V2A Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it failed the electric strength test and the plug and fuse do not meet the requirements of the relevant standards. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Lithium Battery Charger Other product identifiers: Carton details Seller SKUID: S000001 OC, SKUID: 0C000001639 4083, 0CC043988090022 & 23 RN: 22/43 & 23/43 Country of Origin China Product Description Power charger with wall plug and power ‘brick’ Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it failed the electric strength test. The insulation between the input and output circuits broke down when a 2.92 kV test voltage was applied between the circuits. The plug did not comply with BSEN 1361-1 and the fuse did not comply with BS1362. The fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. The dimensions of the sleeved parts of the pins differed from the metal parts of the pins. This resulted in a distinct step between the two. This could cause damage to the socket and undue wear and tear to the sleeve, which presents a risk of electric shock to users. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2304-0144 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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