FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2509-0004 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182
A black ‘binocular’ power cord with attached 3-pin wall plug.
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not contain a ballast and does not conform to BS 1362. The ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Both the plug and fuse are deemed to be counterfeit. Some of the required documentation and marking are not present.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Plugs
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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