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Counterfeit Type C Laptop Charger sold via eBay — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on eBayNov 18, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Counterfeit Type C Laptop Charger sold via eBay — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the transformer is of poor build quality and the plug does not contain a ballast. The plug is also considered counterfeit. The ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

We recommend that you cease use of the product immediately and contact your place of purchase for further information. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black USB C charger

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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