Product Safety Report: EGTECH Travel Adapter sold via Amazon (2608-0045)
Product Safety Report for EGTECH Travel Adapter presenting a risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Travel Adapter
Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock because the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers |
|---|---|
| Brand | EGTECH |
| Model | EGC50 |
| Manufacturer | EGTech / Shenzhen Luxneon Ltd |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A travel adapter plug socket with multiple different uses. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock because the insulated shutter operating device (ISOD), also known as the plastic earth pin, is shorter than required by BS 1363 dimensional requirements. This may prevent the socket shutters from operating correctly, potentially allowing access to live parts if an internal fault occurs during use, exposing the user to an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2608-0045
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards