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Wall Socket MS589 — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireJul 2, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Wall Socket MS589 — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Wall Socket MS589 — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as the breakdown isolation between the input and output circuits does not meet the insulation requirements for this type of product. Additionally, there is insufficient creepage and clearance distances between circuits, and there is no overcurrent protection device fitted to the USB input circuit. 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.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A wall socket for two British standard plugs and two USB-A.

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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