United KingdomThe GEU 45W Laptop Charger (brand GEU, model PA-45W, Amazon ASIN B0F3DJSJJP), described as a black charger with a three‑pin plug and charging cable sold via Amazon, is affected. It was rejected at the UK border after tests found the plug pins do not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements, creating a high risk of fire and potential exposure to live parts and electric shock, and it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for GEU 45W Laptop Charger presenting a high risk of fire and electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Brand: GEU
Model: PA-45W
Amazon ASIN: B0F3DJSJJP
Amazon Listing Name: Black 45W Laptop Charger for ASUS VivoBook 15 X1500 X1500E X1500EA? X515 X515JA X515EA X515UA X515J X515E X515U X515MA X515DA X515K X515KA Power Supply Adapter 19V 2.37A Pre-2026 Non-USB-C Versions
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Black three-pin plug and charging cable.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0133
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire because the plug pins do not confirm to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the socket. This could lead to the consumer being exposed to live parts, presenting a risk of electric shock.
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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