Product Safety Report: Battery Charger 4 Slots Fast Charger AA AAA Rechargeable Batteries with UK Plug (2205-0216)
Product Safety Report for 4 slots battery fast charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Summary
Product: Battery Charger 4 Slots Fast Charger AA AAA Rechargeable Batteries with UK Plug.
Hazard: The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire due to unsafe construction of the plug.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery charger |
|---|---|
| Model | C905W |
| Barcode | 85142390405 |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Product description | Black and silver 4 slot battery charger with cable and 3 pin mains plug |
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Hazard
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the product’s plug was found to not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, and no fuse is fitted (BS1362). The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. Additionally, the product was not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2205-0216
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards