Product Safety Report: ROMADA New Energy EV Charger and Cable (2609-0023)
Product Safety Report for ROMADA New Energy EV Charger and Cable presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: ROMADA New Energy EV Charger and Cable
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it has poor quality internal connections.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers |
|---|---|
| Brand | ROMADA |
| Model | K02-1.8 13A 5 |
| Product carton identifiers | B04000000001409021663, WI49803276, M0100000000010472175, No. 51 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | An EV charger with attached wall plug and carry case. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it has poor quality internal connections and internal wires which are all the same length. This could lead to the product losing protective earthing and becoming live during use, presenting a hazard of electric shock. The supplied plug is also missing the required accreditation markings. Improvements are also required to the product documentation, markings, and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2609-0023
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards