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Product Safety Report: Power Adapter, 180500 (2401-0080)

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Published19 April 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Power Adapter, 180500 presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Power Adapter, 180500 Hazard: There were no barriers to prevent a detached wire from reducing creepage distances and clearances to levels below the minimum requirement, posing a risk of electric shock to the user. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – 18v power adapter Model 180500 SKU M010000000004506658 Other identifiers UKT002007, SS500045000454296193 Country of Origin China Product Description A black, rectangular, 3-pin AC power adapter. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard There were no barriers to prevent a detached wire from reducing creepage distances and clearances to levels below the minimum requirement, posing a risk of electric shock to the user. There were also no instructions provided with the product and some of the required documentation and marking were not present. 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: 2401-0080 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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