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Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 for Vacuum Cleaner sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on eBayNov 27, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 for Vacuum Cleaner sold via 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 high risk of electric shock as it featured poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB. Additionally, the product only had one bridging capacitor whereas two or more in a series are required. Arcing could also be identified on the secondary side of the transformer. The plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard as the live pin was too wide and short. Additionally, the neutral pin was too close to the edge of the plug, which allows access to live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Non branded black charger described for DYSON V6 Vacuum Absolute Animal DC58,DC59,DC60,DC61,DC62,DC72

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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