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USB Charger Station, YFY-A73C sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonOct 17, 2025

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug supplied is not adequately earthed. During an electrical surge or product fault, the lack of fuse may result in the appliance overheating and catching fire. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and 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 (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

A USB charging station with 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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