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SHENTEC 4-Slot Intelligent Battery Charger For AA AAA C D 9V Ni-MH Ni-CD Battery UK Plug — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayMay 17, 2022
Photo from the official notice: SHENTEC 4-Slot Intelligent Battery Charger For AA AAA C D 9V Ni-MH Ni-CD Battery UK Plug — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: SHENTEC 4-Slot Intelligent Battery Charger For AA AAA C D 9V Ni-MH Ni-CD Battery UK Plug — 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 as when tested the electrical contacts of the C8 connector are accessible (see detailed image above). The user may come into contact with the C8 connector and receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using the 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

Silver 4 slot battery charger with supply cord and 3 pin plug. Slots are covered by a blue frosted cover

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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