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Ftewum replacement AC laptop adapter sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AliExpressJun 9, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Ftewum replacement AC laptop adapter sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Ftewum replacement AC laptop adapter 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 high risk of electric shock as due to inadequate electric strength and creepage distances. When tested, the creepage distance on the UK plug adaptor was measured as 1.10mm, below the required minimum of 2.5mm. Also, when electric strength tests were performed and a test voltage of 2500 V was applied to the PCB, a breakdown occurred. Some of the required documentation and markings were missing and the CE symbol was not the correct size. 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 replacement charger packaged in a brown cardboard box.

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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