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Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion Batteries for Power Tools (DC18RD) sold via AliExpress — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireElectric shockSold on AliExpressOct 4, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion Batteries for Power Tools (DC18RD) sold via AliExpress — fire & electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock, fire and explosion because the transformer is of poor build quality and did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

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 (AliExpress).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A battery charging pack with a wall plug for 14.4V and 18V Li-Ion Batteries.

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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