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Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Balance Scooter szYB-29410 — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireAug 13, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Balance Scooter szYB-29410 — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Lithium Battery Charger for Electric Balance Scooter szYB-29410 — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. If the plug is forced into the socket with use, as a result of the incorrect plug size, it could cause damage to the socket and the plug to overheat and ignite. Additionally, internal components were insecurely fixed to their respective terminals, with no barriers to prevent detached wires from reducing creepage distances and clearances to levels below the minimum required. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

The product is a lithium battery charger intended for an electric balance scooter.

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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