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8 Port Fast Charger BK318-4A4C — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireNov 18, 2025
Photo from the official notice: 8 Port Fast Charger BK318-4A4C — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: 8 Port Fast Charger BK318-4A4C — 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 because it does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The neutral and ISOD pins were below permitted tolerances, which could lead to the plug failing to make a secure connection with the socket, overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (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 yellow multiple USB charger 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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