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Reenwee Socket Tester sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonMay 21, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Reenwee Socket Tester sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and is too small for a standard UK socket. The live and neutral pins were found to be less than 9.5mm from edge, which allows access to live parts. This may result in the user receiving an electric shock when removing or inserting the plug from the socket. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A square, black socket tester with ‘>2s power’ button and ‘RCD test’ button.

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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