Product Safety Report: A/C Power Adaptor sold via Amazon (2601-0238)
Product Safety Report for A/C Power Adaptor presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: A/C Power Adaptor sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Plugs |
|---|---|
| Amazon Product Identifiers | FBA15L3BZ7S4U000037, X002EFIUDB |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A/C Power adapter for a laptop. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0238
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards