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Wall Charger RE-PD3509 — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireJun 6, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Wall Charger RE-PD3509 — 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 has insufficient creepage and clearance distances between the circuits, the insulation is insufficient, the supply cord is undersized and internal mains wiring was not adequately secured. Additionally, the fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler, which is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. 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. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A wall charger adaptor with four USB sockets on the plug itself

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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