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931L Universal Travel Adaptor — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockMay 23, 2023
Photo from the official notice: 931L Universal Travel Adaptor — electric shock risk

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Hazard

Live parts of the travel adaptor are accessible when the product is plugged into a UK socket, which could cause the user to experience an electric shock when plugging in, or unplugging, the adaptor from the socket. The shutters also did not protect users from live parts, which can be accessed by the user. The dimensions of the plug did not meet the requirements of the relevant standard and the product did not contain a fuse. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Universal travel adaptor with retractable pins to fit overseas plug configurations. Product has red shutters and ‘Travel Universal Adaptor, Surge Protector’ labelling, and a CE mark.

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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