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3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 8435606732666
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 2025/05/19
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- B6182
- 2102012
What to do now
3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 could overheat or catch fire.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2509-0004). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
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.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0004
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A black ‘binocular’ power cord with attached 3-pin wall plug.
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Questions
Why has 3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 been reported?
3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 could overheat or catch fire. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, batch code and model 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?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
