United KingdomThe Teashow 6V Battery Charger for children’s e-bikes (brand Teashow, model FLH-D0605, ASIN B0DZ2PMWND, barcode X0028ZRFN3) sold on Amazon and listed as “6V Battery Charger for Kids Electric Quad Bikes…” is affected. It was identified as presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire due to inadequate insulation (creepage and clearance <1.0 mm), failure of the electric strength test, and poor internal construction. Owners are advised to stop using the product and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Teashow 6V Battery Charger presenting a high risk of fire and electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Chargers
Brand: Teashow
Manufacturer: Pinghu Fulihua Electric Appliance Factory
Model: FLH-D0605
ASIN: B0DZ2PMWND
Barcode: X0028ZRFN3
Listing name: 6V Battery Charger for Kids Electric Quad Bikes, 6V Charger for Ride on Toys, Car Universal Power Adapter with LED Indicator for Childs Electric Car, Motorcycle, Quad Bike, Sports Car
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 6V charger supplied for charging children’s e-bikes.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0228
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire because it has inadequate insulation between the primary and secondary circuits. Internal examination identified creepage and clearance distances of less than 1.0 mm within the transformer, significantly below the minimum required distances, and the product failed the electric strength test.
Poor internal construction was also identified, including inadequately secured wiring and poor soldering, which could result in a short circuit and fire. As a result, users could receive an electric shock from accessible parts or the product could overheat and catch fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
Owners are advised to stop using the product. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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