2021.11.12 Recall: MAOZUA - Extension Lead USB Power Strip Tower

12 November 2021

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Alert number
2108-0025

Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - tower power strip

Product identifiers
Brand: MAOZUA
ASIN: B073SWKTPS

Product description
Maozua tower power strip with 8 blue sockets and white electrical lead with UK plug.

Country of origin
China

Counterfeit
No

Risk level
Serious

Risk type
Fire

Risk description
The product presents a serious risk of fire as, when two or more appliances are plugged into the tower, there may be a breakdown in insulation between input and output circuits, leading inner circuitry to overheat and ignite. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective measures
The product has been recalled from end users

Online marketplace
Amazon - the listing has been removed by the online marketplace

Notifier
Office for Product Safety and Standards