2023.07.10 Safety Report: Intelligent Charger Power Supply For Karcher (sold via Fruugo)
10 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Intelligent Charger Power Supply For Karcher Fc3 Fc3d, UK sold via Fruugo
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Replacement charger
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
A black replacement charger with a rounded rectangular shaped plug face in clear plastic packaging.
Model number
MX-0951000
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate clearance of required withstanding voltage and creepage distances. Under testing the product failed drop and impact tests. No instructions were provided with the product to ensure safe use. The CE marking measured only 2.71 mm, below the minimum requirement of 5 mm. Some of the required addresses, names and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
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