Product Recall: AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip (2012-0091)

Product recall of AOUMUN vertical multi-socket tower power strip presenting a serious risk of fire.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 25 March 2022

• Alert type: Product recall
• Risk level: Serious
• Product category: Electrical appliances and equipment
• Measure type: Recall of the product from end users, Removal of the listing by the online marketplace
• Recall/alert date: 15 January 2022

Summary

Product: AOUMUN vertical multi-socket tower power strip (JW401).

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to poor construction leading to a breakdown in insulation.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type	Electrical appliances and equipment
Model	JW401
Electrical ratings	110-250Vac, 50/60Hz, 10A, 2500W
ASIN	B083D1R8X9
Country of Origin	China
Product description	Black and white vertical multi-socket tower power strip with 3-pin and USB sockets, packaged in an orange, black and. white cardboard box with plastic handle.
Product Image and PDF	Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product’s poor construction may lead to a breakdown in insulation between the input and output circuits. As a result, the inner circuitry can overheat, ignite and cause a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2012-0091

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 25 March 2022