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Wireless Charger, WLX-F6A — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireNov 18, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Wireless Charger, WLX-F6A — fire 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 fire as the plug does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and it fails to meet the minimum creepage and clearance distances. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the socket, it could overheat and cause a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A white wireless charging device with a wall-plug power supply

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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