Product Safety Report: 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 (2509-0004)

Product Safety Report for 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not contain a ballast and does not conform to BS 1362.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Plugs
Model B6182
Article number 2102012
Production batch 2025/05/19
Barcode 8435606732666
Country of Origin China
Product Description A black ‘binocular’ power cord with attached 3-pin wall plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not contain a ballast and does not conform to BS 1362. The ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Both the plug and fuse are deemed to be counterfeit. Some of the required documentation and marking are not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0004

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 1 October 2025