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Battery Charger 10 Slots 4.2V 6A Charging with Plug For 16340 14500 18650 18500 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayMay 17, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Battery Charger 10 Slots 4.2V 6A Charging with Plug For 16340 14500 18650 18500 — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the construction of the product was found to be electrically unsafe. Creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test between phase connectors and foil wrapped casing. The product’s plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), has a sleeved earth pin, and its Live and Neutral pins have inadequate mechanical strength. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. Additionally, the product is 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 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 10 slot battery charger with supply cord 2 pin plug and 3 pin adapter

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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