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US/Aus/EU/China to UK Travel Adaptor — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonJan 28, 2022
Photo from the official notice: US/Aus/EU/China to UK Travel Adaptor — 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 high risk of electric shock as the shutters did not fully cover the aperture. The test pin could slide past the shutters and touch live parts. Also, the plug pins are just over 2mm from the edge of the plug, less than the permissible minimum, and a fuse is not fitted. A user may touch the pins when plugging in, or unplugging the product, or otherwise access live parts through insufficient shutters, and experience an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Two white travel adaptors supplied in a small transparent plastic bag. Travel adaptor has a CE mark present with wording ‘Travel Universal Adaptor with Safety Shutter.’

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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