Product Safety Report: LCD Display Intelligent Fast Battery Charger (2201-0082)
Product Safety Report for LCD Display Intelligent Fast Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock & fire.
Summary
Product: LCD Display Intelligent Fast Battery Charger for AA & AAA Rechargeable Batteries.
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock & fire due to a non-compliant plug & cord.
Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has also been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – battery charger |
|---|---|
| eBay ID | 282968124892 |
| Product description | Black battery charger with 3 pin plug |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug is not compliant. The plug does not meet the minimum distance across the pins and has internal live parts. The product also presents a risk of fire as the mains cord sets may overheat, and the fuse fails to protect it as it’s counterfeit and unreliable.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has also been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0082
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards