2023.07.12 Recall: E-Reader Charger (sold via eBay)
12 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
E-Reader Charger UKA1005G5 sold via eBay
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Adaptor / Charger
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
A black 3-pin AC adaptor with a small bag plastic bag of accessories.
Model number
UKA1005G5
eBay item number
393429584915
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to its poor mechanical strength. When impact tests were performed, the black plastic casing broke open giving users access to the printed circuit board (PCB). This could result in the user touching a live part and receiving an electric shock. The product also failed electric strength tests as when a 2,500 test voltage was applied, a breakdown occurred on the PCB. The creepage distance on both the DC output and the plug pins we're measured as zero, below the distance required.
The product does not comply with 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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