Product Recall: Costway BY213-BS021-C 2 Socket 1 USB and 1 USBC Extension Lead sold via Amazon, eBay, The Range and B&Q Marketplace (2502-0012)
Product Recall for Costway Extension Lead presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Costway BY213-BS021-C 2 Socket 1 USB and 1 USBC Extension Lead sold via Amazon, eBay, The Range and B&Q Marketplace
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as single insulated live wires were present, which were not sleeved or adequately restrained.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Extension Lead |
|---|---|
| Brand | Costway |
| Model | BY213-BS021-C |
| Manufacturer | Dongguan Baiyou Electronic., Ltd |
| The Range Product Code | 1832183 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black 2 13amp socket and 1 USB and 1 USBC socket extension lead with a 13amp plug supplied with an L shaped desk. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as single insulated live wires were present, which can contact secondary parts of the USB PCB. These should be sleeved or adequately restrained. Such contact increases the likelihood of electrical arcing or short circuits, which can lead to overheating and potentially cause a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to unplug the extension lead of the desk immediately. Contact Costway at cs.uk@costway.com or 01473 550500 to arrange for a replacement lead.
Alternatively, contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2502-0012
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards