Product Recall: Universal EU/US to UK Plug Converter (2012-0163)
Product recall for plug converter presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Universal EU US UK Plug Converter
Hazard: The adaptor presents a risk of electric shock due to inadequate earth bonding.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Wish).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - travel adaptor |
|---|---|
| Electrical ratings | Input: 250VAC 13A, Output: 250VAC 13A |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | White EU US UK plug adaptor with blue and white label and unknown packaging. |
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Hazard
The earth bonding in the adaptor plug is inadequate and under fault conditions presents a serious risk of electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2012-0163
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards