2023.07.12 Recall: 8Tips - Universal Power Supply for Laptop (sold via eBay)
12 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop sold via eBay
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment ? Laptop Charger
Brand
8Tips
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black laptop charger AC / DC adapter supplied in blue cardboard packaging.
Model
GX-96W
ASIN
275214867962
Listing name
8Tips Universal Power Supply Adapter Charger for PC Laptop Notebook 96 W U
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there are insufficient creepage and clearance distances, which can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions. If a consumer were to touch a metal part, they could receive an electric shock. The product was also missing required documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
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