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KASAENU Mobile Phone Charger sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonMay 26, 2023
Photo from the official notice: KASAENU Mobile Phone Charger sold via Amazon — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: KASAENU Mobile Phone Charger sold via Amazon — 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 it does not meet the minimum creepage and clearance distance requirements. Under fault conditions, accessible metal parts may become live and, if touched, give the user an electric shock. The product also failed the electric strength test and breakdown occurred before full test voltage was applied. No instructions were given for installation or initial use of the product. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

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

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Two black 3-pin wall chargers

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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