Product Safety Report: Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress (2207-0068)

Product Safety Report for Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Dodocool TP-VF4U12S Power Strip Tower sold via AliExpress

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to a lack of protection from access to live parts.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Tower Plug
Brand Dodocool
Model number TP-VF4U12S
AliExpress ID 1005003975148403
Country of Origin China
Product Description A black and white tower plug with 12 plug outlets and 4 USB ports.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to a lack of protection from access to live parts. When tested, the test pin was able to touch a live part. If a consumer were to touch this, they could receive an electric shock. The product was not provided with adequate instructions for the safe connection of the appropriate 3-core flexible cable and did not include clear instructions for the removal of insulation from the conductors. Additionally, the product features a non-UK plug and was provided with a UK plug adaptor. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2207-0068

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Published 9 June 2023