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AC Adapter for Xbox One — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireFeb 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: AC Adapter for Xbox One — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: AC Adapter for Xbox One — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is insufficiently earthed and poorly constructed, and does not include a fuse. Under fault conditions, this could cause the charger to overheat and ignite. The product was also supplied with a ‘clover-leaf’ style plug which does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. The user can access live pins when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket and receive an electric shock. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Battery charger sold for use with Xbox One games console.

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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