Product Safety Report: Decqle Universal Travel Adapter (2602-0096)
Product Safety Report for Decqle Universal Travel Adapter presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Decqle Universal Travel Adapter
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Plugs |
|---|---|
| Brand | Decqle |
| Model | DQZ9 |
| Other product identifiers | B0D95K3NV3, 1031-YSR3013, 10433514U000010 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black travel adapter wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and the fuse is too small. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to the product labelling 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: 2602-0096
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards