United KingdomEGTECH Travel Adapter model EGC50, a travel adapter plug socket sold via Amazon, is affected; it is described as a multi‑use travel adapter manufactured by EGTech / Shenzhen Luxneon Ltd (China). The adapter presents a risk of electric shock because the insulated shutter operating device (plastic earth pin) is shorter than required by BS 1363, which may prevent socket shutters from operating and could allow access to live parts if an internal fault occurs. The import was rejected at the border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for EGTECH Travel Adapter presenting a risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Brand: EGTECH
Model: EGC50
Manufacturer: EGTech / Shenzhen Luxneon Ltd
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A travel adapter plug socket with multiple different uses.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0045
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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