Product Safety Report: Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger (2206-0181)

Product Safety Report for Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and burns.

Summary

Product: Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger

Hazard: The product presents a risk of burns as the flexible lead had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. When tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short.

Corrective action: Import rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Battery charger
Batch X001HMW5C9
SKU FCBC16BayR-UK
Other X000WRLT4F, 20220329TM60
Product description Black 16 bay round battery charger with the brand Bonai printed in the middle. The product is supplied in brown cardboard packaging
Country of Origin China
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of burns as the flexible lead had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. When tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short. The fuse also did not comply with BS1362, and the sample had not been accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users.

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

Corrective action

Import rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Additional information

PSD case number: 2206-0181

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 24 June 2022