United KingdomLueden Power Adaptor, model HLX-0550 (identifier X002FXW2YZ) — a black USB-C power adaptor sold as “USB-C Power Supply UK Plug for Raspberry Pi 5 PSU 27W 5V 5A PD Power Adapter Type C Charger for Raspberry Pi 5 4GB/8GB/16GB, 1.5M” — is subject to a safety warning because its live pins are too short and do not meet BS 1363, which may allow contact with exposed live metal, and could cause overheating, sparking or fire; labelling and documentation are also inadequate. The product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Lueden Power Adaptor presenting a risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Adaptors (Electrical)
Brand: Lueden
Model: HLX-0550
Other product identifier: X002FXW2YZ
Listing Name: USB-C Power Supply UK Plug for Raspberry Pi 5 PSU 27W 5V 5A PD Power Adapter Type C Charger for Raspberry Pi 5 4GB/8GB/16GB, 1.5M
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Black USB-C power adaptor.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0150
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock because the live pins are too short and do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As a result, the adaptor may not form a secure connection with a socket, which could allow users to come into contact with exposed live metal parts. The inadequate pin dimensions may also result in overheating and sparking at the socket interface, presenting a risk of fire.
Improvements are also required to the product labelling and accompanying documentation.
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.
The official notice
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