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Product Safety Report: USB Magnetic Display Charger (2411-0030)

Product details

Published12 November 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for USB Magnetic Display Charger presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: USB Magnetic Display Charger Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Magnetic Display Charger Model WLX-X9M Carton Identifier 329A Country of Origin China Product Description A black cube shaped charging device with multiple USB ports and a magnetic charging circle to the top. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug supplied is not fitted with a fuse link, as required by the relevant standard BS 1362. The fuse is required to protect users under fault conditions and without one present, a surge in current or fault with the plug could lead to the plug catching fire. The plug also did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 as the pins are too close to the periphery and there was also no rated current shown on the item. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD number: 2411-0030 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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