Product Safety Report: GEARLASSO Vehicle Battery Charger sold via Amazon (2610-0131)
Product Safety Report for GEARLASSO Vehicle Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: GEARLASSO Vehicle Battery Charger sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to the excessive resistance in the supply cord, which may cause the cable to overheat.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers |
|---|---|
| Brand | GEARLASSO |
| Model 10006902 | |
| Amazon product carton identifiers | X002FPMHKR, FBA15M1ZXN2J2U000003 |
| SKU | 10006902 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A portable 12 to 24v battery charger intended for use with electric vehicles. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire due to the excessive resistance in the supply cord, which may cause the cable to overheat. The mains plug also does not meet the marking and dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and is not fitted with an appropriate fuse link. A compliant 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’s warnings, markings and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0131
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards