Product Safety Report: Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug (2205-0219)

Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.

Summary

Product: Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and fire as the creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test. The products plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), and the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, with no fuse fitted.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery charger
Brand Hong Dong
Batch X001HRCG55
Model no HD-077B
Barcode 313811395041
Country of Origin China
Product description Black 4 slot battery charger with supply cord and 3 pin mains plug
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe. Creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test.

The products plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, and no fuse is fitted (BS1362). The plug’s live and neutral pins had inadequate mechanical strength, failing the 1.00NM torque test. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. Additionally, the product is not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided.

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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

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

Additional information

PSD case numbers: 2205-0219

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 8 June 2022