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Lithium-Ion Battery Charger sold via TikTok — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on TikTok ShopMay 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Lithium-Ion Battery Charger sold via TikTok — 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 the pins are not the correct length and cannot be safely plugged into the socket. If the user touches the exposed pins, they could receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The products have been recalled from end users. Owners of the product are advised to contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A black lithium-ion charger with black plug and power supply cord.

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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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