FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2511-0070 THISS Technology Co Ltd Charger sold via eBay
Charger for Makita-style Lithium-ion batteries.
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer is of inadequate build quality, and the soldering is poor quality. The plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, and the fuse is considered counterfeit and inadequately earthed. This means that under fault conditions, the fuse may fail to prevent electric shock, fire and/or explosion. The product was also missing the required markings and documentation. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What the notice records
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- THISS Technology Co Ltd Charger sold via eBay
- Brand
- THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd
- Models
- MTC2003
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
- Seller or shop
- eBay
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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