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Electric Vehicle Charging Cable sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on eBayNov 23, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Electric Vehicle Charging Cable sold via eBay — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it does not have a suitable earthing arrangement. It was considered that in order to “be of sufficient rating” the earthing conductor should allow a current of 25 A to flow for a period of 1 minute. When this test was applied, the printed track melted, emitting smoke and continuity was interrupted, leaving the user vulnerable to electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black wall plugging charger for electrical vehicles

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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