Product Safety Report: Switching Laptop Adapter (2209-0091)

Product Safety Report for Switching Laptop Adapter presenting a high risk of electric shock as the disposition of the pins of the plug are incorrect.

Summary

Product: Switching Laptop Adapter

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the disposition of the pins of the plug are incorrect.

Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Switching laptop adapter
Other product identifiers X001H4DWPL, FBA15FZ5WR17U000001, SK90200325
Product description Black laptop adaptor with 3 pin plug
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the disposition of the pins of the plug are incorrect. A consumer tries to plug in adaptor but due to the dispositions of the pins, it will not fit fully into the socket. Live pins may be exposed, and the consumer may touch the live pins and may receive an electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2209-0091

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 23 September 2022