Product Safety Report: FOXSUR 7-Stage Smart Battery Charger sold via eBay (2307-0208)

Product Safety Report for FOXSUR 7-Stage Smart Battery Charger sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: FOXSUR 7-Stage Smart Battery Charger sold via eBay

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it failed the electric strength test.

Corrective action: Destruction of the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Smart battery charger
Model FBC122410E
Barcode 921097182649
Country of Origin China
Product description Black and yellow smart battery charger
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it failed the electric strength test. The insulation broke down when the 3000 V test voltage was applied between the input and output circuits. If the insulation breaks down during normal use, the user may touch a metal part of the casing while the item is switched on and receive an electric shock. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

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

Corrective action

Destruction of the product.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2307-0208

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 28 December 2023