Product Safety Report: THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd Charger sold via eBay (2511-0070)
Product Safety Report for THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Summary
Product: THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd Charger
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer is of inadequate build quality, and the soldering is poor quality.
Corrective action: We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers |
|---|---|
| Brand | THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd |
| Model | MTC2003 |
| Barcode | 8830210010043 |
| Input | 100-240V 50-60Hz 70W |
| Output | 14.4-18V DC 3A |
| eBay item number | 376062550930 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Charger for Makita-style Lithium-ion batteries. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer is of inadequate build quality, and the soldering is poor quality. The plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, and the fuse is considered counterfeit and inadequately earthed. This means that under fault conditions, the fuse may fail to prevent electric shock, fire and/or explosion. The product was also missing the required markings and documentation.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0070
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards