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Travel Adapter, EP-TA845 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockDec 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Travel Adapter, EP-TA845 — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Travel Adapter, EP-TA845 — electric shock 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 electric shock as it is inadequately insulated. Under fault conditions, accessible metal parts could become live, causing the user to receive an electric shock. Additionally, if the insulation were to break down, internal components could overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

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 small black USB-C Travel adaptor 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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