Electrical Product Recalls

Latest Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Reports (October 11th)

Product Safety Report: Aeboren 18V Lithium-Ion Battery for Power Tools sold via Temu (2409-0025)

Product Safety Report for Aeboren 18V Lithium-Ion Battery for Power Tools presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Aeboren 18V Lithium-Ion Battery for Power Tools sold via Temu

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is possible for the internal wiring to detach and bypass the protection circuit, causing it to short circuit.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – 18V Lithium-Ion Battery
BrandAeboren
BarcodeG883-NO01-1001-0029
Model numberMTL1810B
Country of OriginChina
Product Description18 Volt replacement battery with LED.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

This product presents a high risk of fire because it is possible for the wire to detach and bypass the protection circuit, causing it to short circuit. This could lead the battery to overheat and enter into thermal runaway, causing a fire. Additionally, the battery contained only half the number of cells required for the rated capacity, and the battery capacity measured at 18% of the rated capacity. Markings, labelling and documentation were missing.

This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005

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 (Temu).

Additional information

PSD number: 2409-0025

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report: 65W AC Adaptor, DHM1706 sold via Amazon (2409-0124)

Product Safety Report for 65W AC Adaptor presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: 65W AC Adaptor, DHM1706 sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the insulation may fail during use.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – 65W AC Adaptor
BarcodeX001J0DXD9/X001JHN97
Amazon IdentifierFBA15J9JQ35VU000006
Model numberDHM1706
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionA product power plug adaptor, 65W.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is possible for the insulation between the input and output circuits to fail during use. This could lead to the overheating of components, causing them to ignite and start a fire. Additionally, the plug pins were too close to the edge of the plug, exposing the user to the risk of electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD number: 2409-0124

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report: WERFACTORY Table Lamp, S160G80T28 sold via Amazon (2409-0106)

Product Safety Report for WERFACTORY Table Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: WERFACTORY Table Lamp, S160G80T28 sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the insulation may fail during use, enabling accessible metal parts to become live.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Table Lamp
BrandWERFACTORY
ModelS160G80T28
ASINsB08BX5687P, B08BTTRTVD
BarcodeX0010DOTVZ
Amazon IdentifierFBA15J5BGFZ8U000304
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionA standing table lamp with wall plug.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

This product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it was supplied with inadequate insulation. Over time the insulation poses the risk of breaking down, subsequently allowing live wires to touch the accessible live parts. The consumer may not realise the product is live once connected to a power source and therefore is at risk of receiving an electric shock.

The product does not meet the regulations of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD number: 2409-0106

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report: Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion Batteries for Power Tools (DC18RD) sold via AliExpress (2409-0031)

Product Safety Report for Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion Batteries presenting a high risk of electric shock, fire and explosion.

Summary

Product: Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion Batteries for Power Tools (DC18RD) sold via AliExpress

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock, fire and explosion.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Battery charger
BarcodeX001EZV3PT
Amazon IdentifierFBA15HF2RHCKU000001
SKUOGUK00049
ModelDC18RD
Batch0810511, CH. P/N. 634162G3
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionA battery charging pack with a wall plug for 14.4V and 18V Li-Ion Batteries.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock, fire and explosion because the transformer is of poor build quality and did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

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 (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD number: 2409-0131

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report: Hortitera Ultrasonic Insect Killer sold via Amazon (2409-0115)

Product Safety Report for Hortitera Ultrasonic Insect Killer presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Hortitera Ultrasonic Insect Killer sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Ultrasonic Insect Repellant
BrandHortitera
BarcodeX0022ZYBLN
Amazon IdentifierFBA15J9NS197U000003
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionAn ultrasonic insect repellent that plugs directly into a socket.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

This product presents a high risk of fire because the item has been sheathed with a ISOD (Insulated Shutter Operating Device). The plastic collar can catch on and damage the socket contact, meaning over time, the socket is damaged by the earth pin. This can cause the plug/socket to overheat and ignite, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2409-0115

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What to do next?

If you believe you have one of the affected products, please stop using it immediately. Check the individual corrective action notes for each product. If no more information is given, please contact the product supplier.