Product Safety Report: Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 for Vacuum Cleaner sold via eBay (2407-0169)
Product Safety Report for Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 presenting a risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Unbranded Battery Charger QD-261078 sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it featured poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Battery Charger |
|---|---|
| Model | QD-261078 |
| Barcode | 3954-DV-6-P |
| eBay Item number | 394860508420 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Non branded black charger described for DYSON V6 Vacuum Absolute Animal DC58,DC59,DC60,DC61,DC62,DC72 |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it featured poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB. Additionally, the product only had one bridging capacitor whereas two or more in a series are required. Arcing could also be identified on the secondary side of the transformer.
The plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard as the live pin was too wide and short. Additionally, the neutral pin was too close to the edge of the plug, which allows access to live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
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 (eBay).
Additional information
PSD notification: 2407-0169
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards