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Power Tool Battery Charger DCB104 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockAug 14, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Power Tool Battery Charger DCB104 — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the primary and secondary circuits. Over time, the insulation can wear down and expose live wires, which may result in the user receiving an electric shock. Improvements are also required to product labelling, instructions and marking. 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 black battery charging device with UK wall 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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