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Product Safety Report: Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 for Vacuum Cleaner sold via eBay (2407-0169)

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Published27 November 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 presenting a risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 sold via eBay Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it featured poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Battery Charger Model QD-261078 Barcode 3954-DV-6-P eBay Item number 394860508420 Country of Origin China Product Description Non branded black charger described for DYSON V6 Vacuum Absolute Animal DC58,DC59,DC60,DC61,DC62,DC72 Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it featured poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB. Additionally, the product only had one bridging capacitor whereas two or more in a series are required. Arcing could also be identified on the secondary side of the transformer. The plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard as the live pin was too wide and short. Additionally, the neutral pin was too close to the edge of the plug, which allows access to live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD notification: 2407-0169 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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