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10-Socket Tower Power Strip sold via Wish — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on WishAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: 10-Socket Tower Power Strip sold via Wish — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 10-Socket Tower Power Strip sold via Wish — 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 design of the product allows access to live parts. If the user were to touch a metal part when the product is plugged in, they could receive an electric shock. The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by the seller. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish)

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Black and white tower power strip with 10 3-pin plug sockets and 5m cable, supplied in white cardboard packaging.

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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