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Kuankuanbao Power Strip Surge Protector Tower with 8 Sockets and 3 USB Ports sold via Fruugo — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on FruugoJul 26, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Kuankuanbao Power Strip Surge Protector Tower with 8 Sockets and 3 USB Ports sold via Fruugo — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Kuankuanbao Power Strip Surge Protector Tower with 8 Sockets and 3 USB Ports sold via Fruugo — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Kuankuanbao Power Strip Surge Protector Tower with 8 Sockets and 3 USB Ports sold via Fruugo — 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 as accessible metal parts can become live. If a user touches the live part, they will receive an electric shock. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Light blue and white tower power strip with eight three-pin plug sockets and three USB sockets, supplied in light grey cardboard packaging with an image of the product on the face.

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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