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18650 Lithium Battery Charger safety warning over an electric shock risk
Product Safety Report for 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
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18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 224051475865
What to do now
The hazard with 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers.
- Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
- Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2205-0224). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight with UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
The risk
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe. Creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the product failed a 3kV dielectric strength test between phase connectors and earth.
The product’s plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), and the fuse fitted in the plug contained no silica. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. The fuse and supply cord are considered counterfeit. Additionally, the product is not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets Safety Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2205-0224
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black 1 slot battery charger with supply cord and 3 pin plug
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Questions
Why has 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight been reported?
The hazard with 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was 18650 Lithium Battery Charger for LED Torch Rechargeable Flashlight sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
