2024.05.22 Safety Report: Reenwee Socket Tester (sold via Amazon)
22 May 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Reenwee Socket Tester sold via Amazon
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Socket tester
Brand
Reenwee
Country of origin
China
Product description
A square, black socket tester with '>2s power' button and 'RCD test' button.
Model
RCT4
Amazon ASIN
B091TM5TD1
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and is too small for a standard UK socket. The live and neutral pins were found to be less than 9.5 mm from edge, which allows access to live parts. This may result in the user receiving an electric shock when removing or inserting the plug from the socket. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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