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KEAGAR Pack of 2 UK Plug Adapters sold via Amazon and eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonSold on eBayAug 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: KEAGAR Pack of 2 UK Plug Adapters sold via Amazon and eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: KEAGAR Pack of 2 UK Plug Adapters sold via Amazon and eBay — electric shock 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 electric shock as there is direct access to live parts due to a lack of shutters on the pin engagement ports. Additionally, the live and neutral pins are too close to the edge of the adaptor, which could allow the consumer to touch the live pin when energised. The product also presents a risk of fire, as it is supplied with an incorrect fuse, which could cause the adapter to overheat. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces (Amazon and eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

White and black, or white, plastic 3-pin adapter for EU/US plugs to convert to UK plug sockets conforming to BS 1363.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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