Product Safety Report
Reference 2511-0130
FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2511-0130 Counterfeit Type C Laptop Charger sold via eBay
Black USB C charger
Recorded risk
Serious
Source updated 21 November 2025
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the transformer is of poor build quality and the plug does not contain a ballast. The plug is also considered counterfeit. 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.
What the notice records
Corrective action
We recommend that you cease use of the product immediately and contact your place of purchase for further information.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Counterfeit Type C Laptop Charger sold via eBay
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- 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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