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Product Safety Report: Reenwee Socket Tester sold via Amazon (2404-0029)

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Published21 May 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Reenwee Socket Tester, RCT4 sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Reenwee Socket Tester, RCT4 sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and is too small for a standard UK socket. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Socket tester Brand Reenwee Model RCT4 Amazon ASIN B091TM5TD1 Country of Origin China Product description A square, black socket tester with ‘>2s power’ button and ‘RCD test’ button. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and is too small for a standard UK socket. The live and neutral pins were found to be less than 9.5mm from edge, which allows access to live parts. This may result in the user receiving an electric shock when removing or inserting the plug from the socket. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2404-0029 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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