United KingdomThe affected product is the EGTech 20W Fast Charger (model EGC46) — a 20W plug-in charger with USB-C and USB 3.0 sockets, branded EGTech. It was recalled because the insulated shutter operating device (plastic earth pin) is shorter than required by BS 1363, which may allow access to live parts and presents a risk of electric shock; it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import was rejected at the border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for EGTech 20W Fast Charger presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Brand: EGTech
Model: EGC46
Manufacturer: EGTech / Shenzhen Luxneon Ltd
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A 20W fast charger plug with a socket for USB-C and USB 3.0.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0040
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock because the insulated shutter operating device (ISOD), also known as the plastic earth pin, is shorter than required by BS 1363 dimensional requirements. This may prevent the socket shutters from operating correctly, potentially allowing access to live parts if an internal fault occurs during use, exposing the user to an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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