Product Safety Report: Battery Charger 10 Slots 4.2V 6A Charging with Plug For 16340 14500 18650 18500 (2205-0225)
Product Safety Report for Battery Charger 10 Slots 4.2V 6A Charging with Plug For 16340 14500 18650 18500 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Battery Charger 10 Slots 4.2V 6A Charging with Plug For 16340 14500 18650 18500
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to poor construction of the product and plug.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery charger |
|---|---|
| Model no | MS-10810A |
| Barcode | 384596120808 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black 10 slot battery charger with supply cord 2 pin plug and 3 pin adapter |
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Hazard
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the construction of the product was found to be electrically unsafe. Creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test between phase connectors and foil wrapped casing.
The product’s plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), has a sleeved earth pin, and its Live and Neutral pins have inadequate mechanical strength. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. Additionally, the product is not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2205-0225
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards