Product Safety Report: Xahpower Escooter Charger (2602-0172)
Product Safety Report for Xahpower Escooter Charger presenting a risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Xahpower Escooter Charger
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug supplied with the product is counterfeit and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Chargers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Xahpower |
| Model | YH-4220 |
| Barcode | X001ZQIT9P |
| Asin Number | B0CYZLH86W |
| Amazon Seller ID | A25POOG5DO2VE4 - 185703857712 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A black 42V charger intended for e scooters and hoverboards. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug supplied with the product is counterfeit and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. This means the plug cannot make a secure connection to the plug socket, which over time will damage the pins and could cause the product to overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
We recommend that you stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2602-0172
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards