Product Safety Report: Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB sold via Amazon (2511-0200)
Product Safety Report for Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB |
| Model | LP-60L |
| Additional Identifiers | X001F02O1F, FBA15KQR6L55U000006 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | USB charging station with plug and cable. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins are less than 9.5mm from the periphery, and the product has insufficient insulation. Under fault conditions or a surge in current, the plug could catch fire and/or explode.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0200
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards