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Battery Charger 4 Slots Fast Charger AA AAA Rechargeable Batteries with UK Plug — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireElectric shockSold on eBayMay 17, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Battery Charger 4 Slots Fast Charger AA AAA Rechargeable Batteries with UK Plug — fire & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Battery Charger 4 Slots Fast Charger AA AAA Rechargeable Batteries with UK Plug — fire & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the product’s plug was found to not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, and no fuse is fitted (BS1362). The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. Additionally, the product was not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The 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 and silver 4 slot battery charger with cable and 3 pin mains 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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