2022.03.11 Recall: Auopro - Cube USB Power Strip

11 March 2022

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

Auopro Cube USB Power Strip with Five Outlets and Four USB Ports

Alert number
2202-0434

Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - USB power strip

Product identifiers
Model:TP-VE4U5K
ASIN: B08VHR7DNS

Product description
A white vertical power socket with five outlets and four USB ports which is packaged in a buff brown cardboard box

Country of origin
China

Counterfeit
No

Risk level
Serious

Risk type
Fire

Risk description
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the internal components were accessed by unscrewing security screws on the outside of the casting. The internal build quality was poor, as the connections to the mains socket outlets were only made using solder, which when used alone is not considered to be a reliable form of connection. Therefore, the earth connection and the two poles were not reliably connected and there are potential hazards of fire / explosion and electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

Corrective measures
Import rejected at border

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

Notifier
Local authority trading standards