Product Safety Report: Hong Dong 4 Slots Battery Charger for 3.7V Li-ion 18650 Rechargeable Battery with UK Plug (2205-0179)
Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4 Slots3.7V Li-Ion Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Summary
Product: Hong Dong 4 Slots Battery Charger for 3.7V Li-ion 18650 Rechargeable Battery with UK Plug
Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire due to unsafe construction.
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 |
| Model | HD-077B |
| Barcode | 203726504383 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black 4-way battery charger with United Kingdom mains 3 pin plug |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe as creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and AC supply wires can touch the accessible battery terminals in a single fault condition.
The product also failed a 3kV dielectric strength test. The product’s plug 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 cross-section area of the supply cord is insufficient. Additionally, the product was 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 & Sockets Safety Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The product 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 number: 2205-0179
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards