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E-Reader Charger UKA1005G5 sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayJul 7, 2023
Photo from the official notice: E-Reader Charger UKA1005G5 sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: E-Reader Charger UKA1005G5 sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: E-Reader Charger UKA1005G5 sold via eBay — 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 it’s poor mechanical strength. When impact tests were performed, the black plastic casing broke open giving users access to the printed circuit board (PCB). This could result in the user touching a live part and receiving an electric shock. The product also failed electric strength tests as when a 2,500 test voltage was applied, a breakdown occurred on the PCB. The creepage distance on both the DC output and the plug pins we’re measured as zero, below the distance required. The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

A black 3-pin AC adaptor with a small bag plastic bag of accessories.

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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