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8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop recalled over an electric shock risk
Product recall for 8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop presenting a high risk of electric shock.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- GX-96W
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 275214867962
What to do now
8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.
- 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.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2208-0052). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for 8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop presenting a high risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there are insufficient creepage and clearance distances, which can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions. If a consumer were to touch a metal part, they could receive an electric shock. The product was also missing required documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0052
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Black laptop charger AC/DC adapter supplied in blue cardboard packaging.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has 8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop been recalled?
8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough. 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 model and item or listing code 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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was 8Tips Universal Power Supply for Laptop sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
