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Product Safety Report: Tool Battery Charger, BAT038 sold via eBay (2403-0198)

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Published18 April 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Tool Battery Charger, BAT038 sold via eBay presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Tool Battery Charger, BAT038 sold via eBay Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it failed the electric strength test. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay) Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Tool Battery Charger SKU 04-05-04-UK eBay item number 225904653993 eBay listing name UK Charger for BAT038 BAT048 BAT043 BAT045 7.2V 12V 14.4V Ni-CD Ni-MH Battery Country of Origin China Product Description A black, rectangular battery charger for various Bosch tools with a wall plug. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it failed the electric strength test. The insulation broke down when the 3000 V test voltage was applied between the input and the output. The flash over occurred between the capacitor and the transformer. If the product became live, the user would receive an electric shock when trying to remove the product from the charger. The instructions were considered to be inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment and some of the required documentation and markings 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. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD case number: 2403-0198 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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