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Travel Adapter TG-TA2 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSElectric shockDec 3, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Travel Adapter TG-TA2 — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the plug does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As the neutral pin does not meet the required minimum distance of 9.5mm to the outside edge, the user could receive an electric shock when inserting or removing 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

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. The importer has withdrawn the product from the market and instructed each retailer to recall affected products sold to end users. Please return your adapter to your place of purchase for a refund, or contact the importer, Top Gift Limited on 02085 740 220 or [email protected] . Further information can be accessed on the Top Gift website at: https://top-gift.co.uk/

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

White EU 2 pin to UK 3 pin travel adapter.

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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