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Product Safety Report for Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and burns.
Product: Battery Charger (Round), FY1601m, 16 Bay Smart Battery Charger
Hazard: The product presents a risk of burns as the flexible lead had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. When tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The product presents a risk of burns as the flexible lead had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. When tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short. The fuse also did not comply with BS1362, and the sample had not been accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Import rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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