FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2310-0237 Step Down Transformer
Step-down transformer used to translate the voltage of devices down to smaller outputs.
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer had not been provided with a dedicated earthing terminal. If a surge in a current or a fault with the product were to occur, the product could become live and electrocute the consumer. The plug fitted to this sample did not comply with BS1363. The instructions supplied with the product are inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. The electrical equipment had also not been marked with the name, trademark, or other means for the identification of the manufacturer as required by the regulation.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Step Down Transformer
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Step down transformer
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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