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AXIULOO 20W USB C Fast Charger Plug for various iPhone and Android models sold via Amazon — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireElectric shockSold on AmazonNov 23, 2022
Photo from the official notice: AXIULOO 20W USB C Fast Charger Plug for various iPhone and Android models sold via Amazon — fire & 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 the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The width of the live and neutral pins were found to be out with the required limits of 6.22mm-6.48mm. There has also been a known fire caused by the product due to the non-compliant plug. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The local authority are 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

White 3 pin plug iPhone/Android charger.

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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