The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards:

AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip

Aoumun

Alert number
2012-0091

Product type
Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Electrical Tower Extension Lead

Product identifiers
Model: JW401
Ratings: 110-250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 10 A, 2500 W
ASIN: B083D1R8X9

Product description
Black and white vertical multi-socket tower power strip with 3-pin and USB sockets, packaged in an orange, black and white cardboard box with plastic handle.

Country of origin
China

Counterfeit
No

Risk level
Serious

Risk Type
Fire

Risk description
The product's poor construction may lead to a breakdown in isolation between the input and output circuits. As a result, the inner circuitry can overheat, ignite and cause a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Measures taken by economic operators
The product has been removed from sale by the online marketplace. The authority has required the seller to recall the product.

Online marketplace
Amazon

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