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Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AliExpressJun 9, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to a lack of protection from access to live parts. When tested, the test pin was able to touch a live part. If a consumer were to touch this, they could receive an electric shock. The product was not provided with adequate instructions for the safe connection of the appropriate 3-core flexible cable and did not include clear instructions for the removal of insulation from the conductors. Additionally, the product features a non-UK plug and was provided with a UK plug adaptor. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A black and white tower plug with 12 plug outlets and 4 USB ports.

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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