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Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger sold via Amazon — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSFireElectric shockSold on AmazonOct 3, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger sold via Amazon — fire & electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire and electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality because it did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance. The product’s fuse did not contain a ballast and is considered counterfeit. This does not meet the requirements of BS1362 and is considered a fire risk. The product was also not supplied with an instruction manual with the required safety warnings, usage, and end of life disposal information. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by Amazon. All affected consumers have been notified and refunded by Amazon.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black lithium-ion battery charger with 3 pin plug.

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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