Product Recall: Kuankuanbao Power Strip Surge Protector Tower with 8 Sockets and 3 USB Ports sold via Fruugo (2207-0228)

Product Recall for Kuankuanbao Power Strip Surge Protector Tower presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Kuankuanbao Power Strip Surge Protector Tower with 8 Sockets and 3 USB Ports sold via Fruugo

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to easy access to live parts.

Corrective action: The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Tower Power Strip
Brand Kuankuanbao
Listing Name Power Strip Surge Protector-power Tower With 3 Usb Ports&20 Universal Socket Plugs , 6.6 Feet Long Extension Cord-universal
Country of Origin China
Product description Light blue and white tower power strip with eight three-pin plug sockets and three USB sockets, supplied in light grey cardboard packaging with an image of the product on the face.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as accessible metal parts can become live. If a user touches the live part, they will receive an electric shock.

The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

Corrective action

The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2207-0228

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Published 26 July 2023