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Shenzhen Putuo Technology Power Adapter — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonOct 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Shenzhen Putuo Technology Power Adapter — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Shenzhen Putuo Technology Power Adapter — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Shenzhen Putuo Technology Power Adapter — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Shenzhen Putuo Technology Power Adapter — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Shenzhen Putuo Technology Power Adapter — 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 module did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363, meaning the user could access live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket. The product also possessed insufficient insulation required for Class II equipment and there was insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits for Class II equipment. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black and white USB power adapters with writing on plug surface, 3-pins and narrow distance between pins and edge of 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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