Product Safety Report: Replacement Charger for Microsoft Surface sold via AliExpress (2207-0317)

Product Safety Report for replacement charger for laptop presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Replacement Charger for Microsoft Surface sold via AliExpress.

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as its poor external build quality can allow access to live parts.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Replacement Laptop Charger
Model DHM1800
AliExpress ID 4000800764967
Listing Name Charger for Microsoft surface book pro 3/4/5/6/7 power adapter Supply 65w 15V 4A Tablet Laptop PC Fast Charging EU AU US UK plug
Country of Origin China
Product Description Black replacement laptop charger for Microsoft Surface, including black transformer and black power supply lead with red fuse cover.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has insufficient external build quality, which can allow access to live parts. If a user were to touch the live part when the product is plugged in, they would receive an electric shock. The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

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 (AliExpress).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2207-0317

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Updates to this page

Published 5 June 2023