United KingdomThe Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB (model LP-60L; identifiers X001F02O1F, FBA15KQR6L55U000006) is a USB charging station with plug and cable sold via Amazon. It was recalled because the plug’s live and neutral pins are less than 9.5 mm from the periphery and the product has insufficient insulation, presenting a serious risk of fire and failing UK safety regulations. The import was rejected and destroyed and the online listing removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Product Name: Intelligent 6-Port USB Charger with 5V 12A USB
Model: LP-60L
Additional Identifiers: X001F02O1F, FBA15KQR6L55U000006
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: USB charging station with plug and cable.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0200
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins are less than 9.5mm from the periphery, and the product has insufficient insulation. Under fault conditions or a surge in current, the plug could catch fire and/or explode.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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