2023.06.12 Safety Report: LDNIO - power socket extension (sold via AliExpress)
12 June 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
LDNIO power socket extension sold via AliExpress
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Power extension
Brand
LDNIO
Country of origin
China
Product description
A black and grey rectangular shaped power extension socket with three plugs and six USB ports.
Model number
SK3662
AliExpress ID
1005002571482329
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it does not have the required contact gap or rated voltage. When tested, the contact gap measured 1.1 mm, below the required minimum of 1.2 m. The rated current was marked as 10 A, it should be 13 A. Furthermore, the product was not accompanied by adequate instructions for the safe connection of the appropriate 3-core flexible cable and did not include clear instructions for the removal of insulation from the conductors. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
© 2024 itsa Ltd.