Product Recall: Key Universal UK Plug Wall Charger sold by TK Maxx (2312-0102)

Product Recall for Key Universal UK Plug Wall Charger sold by TK Maxx presenting a risk of electric shock and fire.

Summary

Product: Key Universal UK Plug Wall Charger sold by TK Maxx

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire and electric shock as it does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Charger
Brand Key
Model KUSBTC2A
Product code 477173
Sales period October 2023 to November 2023
Country of Origin China
Product description A black plug/wall charger in black cardboard packaging.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire and electric shock as it does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The ISOD pin is below the minimum permitted tolerance and the neutral pin sleeve is in excess of the maximum permitted tolerance. Short pins can cause arcing and sparking in the socket, potentially resulting in a fire. Oversized pins can damage a socket and result in a poor-quality connection thereafter.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the TK Maxx recall site at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall-wall-charger-key

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0102

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 22 December 2023