Unbranded Power Charger for Bosch Power Tools — electric shock risk
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality because the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching. Under fault conditions, this could lead the battery charger to overheat and ignite or explode. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Remedy
The import has been rejected at the border.
Product safety report
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border
Product description
A black power/battery charger supplied in brown cardboard 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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