United KingdomCar Monitor by Zhejiang Yonghao Industry and Trade Co., Ltd (adaptor model 1215; product carton identifiers UV 14, RVG17153-250910-0001-1343, G17153-L2435897440) is affected. It was removed because the plug face does not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements (pins are too close to the plug periphery), creating a serious electric shock risk; labelling, documentation and instructions also need improvement. The import was rejected at the UK border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Car Monitor presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Communication and media equipment – Car Video Monitors
Brand: Zhejiang Yonghao Industry and Trade Co., Ltd
Adaptor Model: 1215
Product Carton Identifiers: UV 14, RVG17153-250910-0001-1343, G17153-L2435897440
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Monitor screen for an in-car entertainment system or display.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2601-0226
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The plug pins are too close to the plug periphery. This means it is possible for the consumer to touch the live pins and to receive an electric shock while plugging in or unplugging the product. The product also requires improvement to labelling, documentation and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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