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Counterfeit Samsung USB Type-C Mobile Mains Charger safety warning

Counterfeit Samsung white USB‑C mains charger (model EP‑TA800, barcode 8806090973369; other identifiers R37NC5T1YY8 SE3; made in China) is affected. It was reported to present a high risk of electric shock because breakdown insulation and creepage and clearance distances are insufficient, which could allow accessible metal parts to become live; marking, labelling and documentation are also inadequate and it does not meet UK electrical safety or plugs and sockets regulations. The import has been rejected at the border.

What's being recalled

Product Safety Report for Counterfeit Samsung USB Type-C Mobile Mains Charger presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Chargers

Brand: Samsung

Barcode: 8806090973369

Model: EP-TA800

Other identifiers: R37NC5T1YY8 SE3

Country of Origin: China

Product Description: White USB – C mains charger

How to identify it

PSD notification number: 2509-0045

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.

The hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the breakdown insulation and creepage and clearance distances are insufficient. Under fault conditions, this could cause accessible metal parts to become live. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.

What to do

The import has been rejected at the border.

The official notice

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