Product Safety Report: SZZKtech AC/DC Adapter sold via Amazon (2602-0034)
Product Safety Report for SZZKtech AC/DC Adapter presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: SZZKtech AC/DC Adapter sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to easy access to live parts.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Adaptors (Electrical) |
|---|---|
| Brand | SZZKtech |
| Model | GT-1501000 |
| Amazon ASIN | B0F6N62BHW |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | AC adapter 15V 1A power supply with 8 changeable DC plugs. |
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Hazard
The plug presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug face does not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. There is insufficient distance between the pins and the edge of the adapter. This means that the user can easily access live parts. Improvements are also required to the product marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2602-0034
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards