Product Safety Report: Pinghu Fulihua Electric Appliance Factory AC to DC Adaptor (2604-0056)
Product Safety Report for AC to DC Adaptor presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Summary
Product: Pinghu Fulihua Electric Appliance Factory AC to DC Adaptor
Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock as it is not sufficiently insulated, which could cause accessible parts to become live.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Adaptors (Electrical) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pinghu Fulihua Electric Appliance Factory |
| Model | FLH-D1210 |
| Barcode | X0022TGAVD |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black power adaptor with three-pin plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock because it has poor quality internal soldering and insulation. Over time, this insulation could break down, leading to the product becoming live during use. The product plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. This means that the plug cannot make a secure connection to the socket, which may lead to the product overheating and catching fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0056
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards