Product Safety Report: 65W AC Adapter for Laptop (2111-0106)
Product Safety Report for AC Adapter 65W for laptop presenting a serious risk of burns.
Summary
Product: 65W AC Adapter for Laptop
Hazard: The product presents a risk of serious burns as the charger has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Laptop charger |
|---|---|
| Brand | fxl power |
| Batch No | X0018UPISD |
| SKU | FX00031-UK |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Product description | A black charging unit and separate cable for charging a laptop supplied in a plain cardboard box |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of burns as the charger has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse. The fuse has no granular filler and as such can not function following a fault with the product. The charger may therefore explode and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to users.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Import rejected at the border and destruction of the product.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2111-0106
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards