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Flynsu Electric Vehicle Portable Charger sold via Amazon — burns & electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsElectric shockSold on AmazonDec 14, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Flynsu Electric Vehicle Portable Charger sold via Amazon — burns & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Flynsu Electric Vehicle Portable Charger sold via Amazon — burns & 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 burns as the sample tested failed to meet the requirements of BS EN 62752:2016+A1:2020. There is a risk of electric shock due to the failure of the sample to meet the RCD test requirements of Clause 9.7. There is also a risk of overheating due to the PWM output exceeding the maximum current of 13A plug and the failure of the plug to meet the requirements of BS 1363-1. The product does not meet the requirements of The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

EV charging cable supplied in a black round zip bag with a picture of a green car and brand “Flynsu” printed on

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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