Product Safety Report: Unbranded Power Charger for Bosch Power Tools (2402-0164)
Product details
| Published | 8 March 2024 |
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The hazard
Product Safety Report for Unbranded Power Charger for Bosch Power Tools presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product description
Product: Unbranded Power Charger for Bosch Power Tools Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality because the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching. Under fault conditions, this could lead the battery charger to overheat and ignite or explode. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery Charger Model AL1115CV Barcode X001633XVL Other identifiers Black, input 100 - 240V 50/60Hz 25W Output 10.8 - 12V 1.5A Country of Origin China Product Description A black power/battery charger supplied in brown cardboard packaging. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality because the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching. Under fault conditions, this could lead the battery charger to overheat and ignite or explode. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2402-0164 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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