Product Safety Report: Portable Charger For Karcher Wv50 Battery Charger-uk Plug sold via Fruugo (2208-0224)
Product Safety Report for Portable Charger For Karcher presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Portable Charger For Karcher Wv50 Battery Charger-uk Plug
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is inadequate protection against access to live parts.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Portable Charger |
|---|---|
| Model Number | BJZ-05506 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product description | Black replacement charger with a rectangular shaped plug face. |
| Product Report and Image |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate clearance of required withstanding voltage and creepage distances. Under testing the product failed drop and impact tests. No instructions were provided with the product to ensure safe use. The CE marking measured only 2.85mm, below the minimum requirement of 5mm. Some of the required addresses, names and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0224
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards