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Socket Multi Port Charger, WLX-H12 — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireNov 18, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Socket Multi Port Charger, WLX-H12 — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Socket Multi Port Charger, WLX-H12 — 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 it is inadequately earthed. The fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler, which is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. Under fault conditions, the plug could overheat and ignite, causing 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

Multi-port charger device which includes a wireless charging ‘stand’ for a mobile phone.

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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