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Multi-functional Portable Vehicle Power sold via eBay — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSMedium riskFireElectric shockSold on eBayMay 4, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Multi-functional Portable Vehicle Power sold via eBay — fire & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Multi-functional Portable Vehicle Power sold via eBay — 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 risk of electric shock and fire as this appliance is a socket mounted device intended for direct mounting onto a BS 1363 socket. The pins on this device were not compatible with that socket, therefore there is a risk of overheating from the inadequate plug pins. The instructions were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment, which may present a risk of electric shock to users. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users by Super Smart Services. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). The product was also destroyed at the border.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Emergency power supply for powering car with USB sockets for charging other devices

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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