Product Safety Report: Fast Charge USB-C Plug 20W Replacement Charger for iPhone 12 and Samsung sold via Etsy (2208-0150)
Product Safety Report for fast charging USB-C plug 20W replacement charger sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Fast Charge USB-C Plug 20W Replacement Charger for iPhone 12 and Samsung
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is not structurally sound and has insufficient creepage and clearance distances.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Phone Charger |
|---|---|
| Model Number | SP-TC78A |
| Etsy listing number | 1057216877 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | USB-C white charger supplied in transparent orange and blue plastic packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as its physical construction is insufficient, meaning it is possible to access live parts should the charger be dropped or fall. The product also possesses insufficient creepage and clearance distances between live parts and failed the electrical strength test.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
We strongly advise that consumers stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0150
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards