Product Safety Report: 12V Replacement Laptop Charger sold via AliExpress (2212-0022)

Product Safety Report for 12V Replacement Laptop Charger sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: 12V Replacement Laptop Charger sold via Ali Express

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to the inadequate creepage and clearance distances, which are required to protect the user under fault conditions.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Replacement laptop charger
Model number DCSP240050
AliExpress ID 1005002749503011
Supply voltage 100-240 VAC
Country of Origin Unknown
Product Description A black charger with a rectangular shaped plug face.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to the inadequate creepage and clearance distances, which are required to protect the user under fault conditions. There were also no instructions provided to ensure the safe installation and use of the product. Some of the required documentation and markings were missing.

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

Corrective action

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

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0022

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Published 5 June 2023