Product Safety Report: Unbranded Power Charger for Bosch Power Tools (2402-0164)

Product Safety Report for Unbranded Power Charger for Bosch Power Tools presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product: Unbranded Power Charger for Bosch Power Tools

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality because the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching. Under fault conditions, this could lead the battery charger to overheat and ignite or explode.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Battery Charger
Model AL1115CV
Barcode X001633XVL
Other identifiers Black, input 100 - 240V 50/60Hz 25W Output 10.8 - 12V 1.5A
Country of Origin China
Product Description A black power/battery charger supplied in brown cardboard packaging.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality because the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching. Under fault conditions, this could lead the battery charger to overheat and ignite or explode. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2402-0164

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 8 March 2024