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Switching Laptop Adapter — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonSep 23, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Switching Laptop Adapter — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the disposition of the pins of the plug are incorrect. A consumer tries to plug in adaptor but due to the dispositions of the pins, it will not fit fully into the socket. Live pins may be exposed, and the consumer may touch the live pins and may receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black laptop adaptor with 3 pin plug

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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