United KingdomUSB Charger Station (model YFY-A73C), a 20‑port USB charger with wall plug sold via Amazon (SKU: 20 port usb charger A+C-UK; identifiers X0020ADOOF, FBA15KHK5PFXU000002), is affected. It was found to present a serious risk of fire because the supplied plug is not adequately earthed and there is no fuse, and it also requires improved marking and labelling; it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed, and the marketplace listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for USB Charger Station presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Model: YFY-A73C
SKU: 20 port usb charger A+C-UK
Additional Identifiers: X0020ADOOF, FBA15KHK5PFXU000002
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A USB charging station with wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2509-0313
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug supplied is not adequately earthed. During an electrical surge or product fault, the lack of fuse may result in the appliance overheating and catching fire. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (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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