Product Recall: UK/US/AU/EU Universal to AC Power Plug Adaptor (2012-0171)
Product recall for a UK/US/AU/EU Universal to AC power plug adaptor presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Universal Adaptor – UK/US/AU/EU Universal to AC Power Plug Adaptor
Hazard: The adaptor presents a risk of electric shock due to access to live parts.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Wish).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - travel adaptor |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | UK/US/AU/EU white universal travel adaptor with red shuttering supplied in grey cloth bag with instruction page. |
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Hazard
The design of the adaptor allows multiple adaptor pins to be open at once. If in use, live parts are accessible presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2012-0171
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards