Product Safety Report: USB Power Adapter CT-15 (2510-0106)
Product Safety Report for USB Power Adapter presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: USB Power Adapter CT-15
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the transformer is poorly built and does not meet minimum creepage and clearance distances.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Adaptors (Electrical) |
|---|---|
| Model | CT-15 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A white 3 pin plug adaptor |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the transformer is poorly built and does not meet minimum creepage and clearance distances. The plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and therefore may not make a secure connection with the plug socket. If a consumer touches a live part while the product is in use, it may cause an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0106
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards