Product Safety Report: US/UK Travel Adaptor sold via Amazon (2601-0166)
Product Safety Report for US/UK Travel Adaptor presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: US/UK Travel Adaptor sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the UK plug does not confirm to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Plugs |
|---|---|
| Amazon Product Identifiers | X0025LU1MR, FBA15KW7C1G9U000004 |
| SKU | C008 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A US to UK travel adapter plug with two USB-C sockets on the side of the plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as the UK plug does not confirm to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and a non-conforming fuse could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.
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 import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0166
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards