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Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger — burns & electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsElectric shockSold on AmazonJun 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger — burns & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of burns as the flexible lead had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. When tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short. The fuse also did not comply with BS1362, and the sample had not been accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

Remedy

Import rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black 16 bay round battery charger with the brand Bonai printed in the middle. The product is supplied in brown cardboard packaging

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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