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Hong Dong 4 Slots Battery Charger for 3.7V Li-ion 18650 Rechargeable Battery with UK Plug — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireElectric shockSold on eBayMay 17, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Hong Dong 4 Slots Battery Charger for 3.7V Li-ion 18650 Rechargeable Battery with UK Plug — fire & electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe as creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and AC supply wires can touch the accessible battery terminals in a single fault condition. The product also failed a 3kV dielectric strength test. The product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, and no fuse is fitted (BS1362). The cross-section area of the supply cord is insufficient. Additionally, the product was not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets Safety Regulations 1994.

Remedy

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Black 4-way battery charger with United Kingdom mains 3 pin plug

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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