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Product Safety Report: Shenzhen Putuo Technology Power Adapter (2210-0044)

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Published28 November 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Shenzhen Putuo Technology power adapter presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Shenzhen Putuo Technology Co Ltd power adapter Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to poor insulation, creepage and clearance distances and noncompliant plug dimensions. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - power adapter Brand Shenzhen Putuo Technology Models BP1908-PD+QC; BP1908-PD; PT-WC-2S Amazon ASIN B0BD77TXDH, B0B7J62MX6, B09MLRSTKX Country of Origin China Product description Black and white USB power adapters with writing on plug surface, 3-pins and narrow distance between pins and edge of plug. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug module did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363, meaning the user could access live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket. The product also possessed insufficient insulation required for Class II equipment and there was insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits for Class II equipment. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Additional information PSD case number: 2210-0044 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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