Product Safety Report: KZ Travel Adaptor (2308-0010)

Product Safety Report for KZ Travel Adaptor presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: KZ Travel Adaptor

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to accessible live parts.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Travel Adaptor
Brand KZ
Item Number 2301SJ9-1
Ratings 250Vac, 13A
Country of Origin China
Product Description Travel adaptor for multiple plug-types to a UK plug socket, supplied in a box of 20.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is too small for a standard UK socket, and the plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug. The user could receive an electric shock when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket. It is also possible to insert a single current-carrying pin, leaving the other live pin accessible. The adaptor was also insufficiently earthed, presenting a risk of fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2308-0010

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 14 August 2023