United KingdomThe XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Charger, a black 42V charger for electric scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes sold on Amazon (ASIN B0GZ296BF4, other ID X002KTQ6FP), is affected. It presents a serious fire risk because the plug face does not meet BS 1363 dimensions and the supplied fuse is considered counterfeit and lacks a ballast, so the product does not meet UK safety regulations. The marketplace listing has been removed; owners should stop using it immediately and contact the seller to request redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Charger presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Brand: XINZHIZHU
Amazon Listing Name: XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Electric Scooter Charger Hoverboard Charger UK 3 Pin Plug Adapter for Segway Hoverboard Mobility Scooter Electric Bike Self-Balancing Two Wheel Drifting Board LED Charging Indicator 2M
Amazon ASIN: B0GZ296BF4
Other Product Identifier: X002KTQ6FP
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Black 42V charger for electric scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2607-0246
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and the supplied fuse is considered counterfeit and does not have a ballast. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Without a fuse, the product may overheat and catch fire.
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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and contact the seller to request redress.
The official notice
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