Product Safety Report: Battery Charger 48V2A (2511-0165)
Product Safety Report for Battery Charger 48V2A presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Battery Charger 48V2A
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not meet dimensional requirements and is incorrectly rated.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Chargers |
|---|---|
| Model | 48V2A |
| Product Carton Identifiers | WW071721, 55.6V2A |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A battery charger with attached wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362 and is incorrectly rated. 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 labelling and marking.
This 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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0165
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards