Product Safety Report: GOOLOO Wall Charger (2405-0116)

Product Safety Report for GOOLOO Wall Charger presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: GOOLOO Wall Charger

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire the plug pins are not compatible with a BS 1363 socket and no adaptor was provided.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Wall charger
Brand Gooloo
Model GTA100
SKU G6460-A-CG100
Country of Origin China
Product Description A black cube shaped wall plug with two pins, packaged in a black cardboard box.
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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire the plug pins are not compatible with a BS 1363 socket and no adaptor was provided. This could result in the user utilising an unsuitable means for connecting the device to the power supply.

Additionally, there were no user instructions supplied, which may result in the inadvertent misuse of the device. Some of the required markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2405-0116

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 18 June 2024