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Auopro Cube USB Power Strip with 5 Outlets and 4 USB Ports — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonMar 11, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Auopro Cube USB Power Strip with 5 Outlets and 4 USB Ports — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the internal components were accessed by unscrewing security screws on the outside of the casting. The internal build quality was poor, as the connections to the mains socket outlets were only made using solder, which when used alone is not considered to be a reliable form of connection. Therefore, the earth connection and the two poles were not reliably connected and there are potential hazards of fire/explosion and electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A white vertical power socket with 5 outlets and 4 USB Ports which is packaged in a buff brown cardboard box.

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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