The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
AC/DC Power Adapter PC120050
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - AC/DC Adapter
Model
PC120050
Batch
PO-43665
Country of origin
China
Product description
Power supply with transformer and plug
Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire and burns as the product has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse and the conductor's cross sectional area on the supply cord are insufficient. The fuse does not have any granular filler, and as such cannot function in the case of a fault with the product or surge in the current. If a fault occurs, the plug, cord or product could catch fire and cause burns to the user.
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.
Notified by
Local authority trading standards
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