Product recallOPSS
AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip recalled over a fire risk
Product recall of AOUMUN vertical multi-socket tower power strip 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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- JW401
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B083D1R8X9
What to do now
AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip 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.
- 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. 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.
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 (2012-0091). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall of AOUMUN vertical multi-socket tower power strip presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
The product’s poor construction may lead to a breakdown in insulation between the input and output circuits. As a result, the inner circuitry can overheat, ignite and cause a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2012-0091
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black and white vertical multi-socket tower power strip with 3-pin and USB sockets, packaged in an orange, black and. white cardboard box with plastic handle.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip been recalled?
AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip 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 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?
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?
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 AOUMUN Vertical Multi-Socket Tower Power Strip sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
