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Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonNov 26, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB sold via Amazon — 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 as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins are less than 9.5mm from the periphery, and the product has insufficient insulation. Under fault conditions or a surge in current, the plug could catch fire and/or explode. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets (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

USB charging station with plug and cable.

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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