Product Safety Report: Keenstone Battery Charger MH-8S sold via Amazon (2212-0215)
Product Safety Report for Keenstone Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Summary
Product: Keenstone Battery Charger
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire due to insufficient conductors and cross-sectional area.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery Charger |
|---|---|
| Model | MH-8S |
| Amazon ASIN | B071NZ6ZCC |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Battery charger supplied with black power cord and 3-pin plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire as the conductor and cross-sectional area of the product’s wiring is insufficient which could cause the overheating of the wires and a fire under fault conditions. The product’s fuse and plug were also noncompliant.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0215
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards