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AC/DC Adapter XHY-168 for Wi-Fi CCTV Camera — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayJan 28, 2022
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter XHY-168 for Wi-Fi CCTV Camera — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter XHY-168 for Wi-Fi CCTV Camera — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter XHY-168 for Wi-Fi CCTV Camera — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter XHY-168 for Wi-Fi CCTV Camera — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter XHY-168 for Wi-Fi CCTV Camera — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: AC/DC Adapter XHY-168 for Wi-Fi CCTV Camera — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock. There are multiple technical defects associated with the product, including the face of the adaptor not meeting the requirements of the standard BS1363 as the pins are too close to the face of the plug. The pins also do not meet the requirements of the torque test and there is insufficient output wiring and insufficient creepage and clearance distances. The product does not meet the requirements of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

The product is a ‘The Smart Home’ Wi-Fi Smart Camera model JXJ-Q1A-Y2 with adaptor model XHY-168. It is the adaptor which is subject to safety defects, and it may be supplied with other products.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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