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Product Safety Report: T POWER Replacement Adapter sold via Amazon (2302-0089)

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Published18 April 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for T POWER Replacement Adapter sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: T POWER Replacement Adapter sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has poor mechanical strength and a lack of acceptable creepage distance. Corrective action: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Replacement charger Brand T-Power Model number T-UV-5-2 Amazon ASIN B071JCWFJ5 Country of Origin China Product Description A black replacement charger with a 3-pin plug. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has poor mechanical strength and a lack of acceptable creepage distance. During drop and impact tests the enclosure opened giving users access to live parts. There was also found to be a creepage distance of 0mm, which could result in the product becoming live, potentially giving the user an electric shock if they were to touch an accessible live part. The product also failed electrical strength tests and was missing the Class II equipment marking on the label. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action Removal of the listing 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: 2302-0089 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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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