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Step Down Transformer — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockNov 6, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Step Down Transformer — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer had not been provided with a dedicated earthing terminal. If a surge in a current or a fault with the product were to occur, the product could become live and electrocute the consumer. The plug fitted to this sample did not comply with BS1363. The instructions supplied with the product are inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. The electrical equipment had also not been marked with the name, trademark, or other means for the identification of the manufacturer as required by the regulation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Step-down transformer used to translate the voltage of devices down to smaller outputs.

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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