United KingdomAC Adaptor PD-65W, a black wall-plug AC adaptor (model PD-65W, identifier 8SSA10M13945L1CZ79F1C30) is affected. It was recalled because the plug face and fuse link do not meet BS 1363/1362 dimensional requirements, creating a high risk of fire and electric shock; it does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for AC Adaptor PD-65W presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Adaptors (Electrical)
Model: PD-65W (adaptor)
Other product identifier: 8SSA10M13945L1CZ79F1C30
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Black AC adaptor with wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0030
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire because the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection with the socket. The fuse link also does not confirm to the requirements of BS 1362 as the diameter of the end caps is below the minimum permitted tolerance. If there is a surge in the current or a fault with the product, the plug may catch fire. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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