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Games Console Charger USG-002 sold via Etsy — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on EtsyAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Games Console Charger USG-002 sold via Etsy — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Games Console Charger USG-002 sold via Etsy — 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 creepage and clearance distances are insufficient, and the product fails the electrical strength test, which can cause accessible metal parts to become live. The product also required improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of 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 (Etsy).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

100-240VAC AC adapter for games console, supplied in padded envelope.

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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