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Intelligent Charger Power Supply For Karcher Fc3 Fc3d, Uk sold via Fruugo — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on FruugoJun 28, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Intelligent Charger Power Supply For Karcher Fc3 Fc3d, Uk sold via Fruugo — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate clearance of required withstanding voltage and creepage distances. Under testing the product failed drop and impact tests. No instructions were provided with the product to ensure safe use. The CE marking measured only 2.71mm, below the minimum requirement of 5mm. Some of the required addresses, names and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo). 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

A black replacement charger with a rounded rectangular shaped plug face in clear plastic packaging.

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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