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Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery safety warning over an electric shock risk
Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
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Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 313811395041
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- X001HRCG55
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- HD-077B
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery means it could shock the person using it.
- Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
- Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2205-0219). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
The risk
The product presents 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.
The products plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, and no fuse is fitted (BS1362). The plug’s live and neutral pins had inadequate mechanical strength, failing the 1.00NM torque test. The product is not supplied with an approved supply cord. 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: 2205-0219
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black 4 slot battery charger with supply cord and 3 pin mains plug
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Questions
Why has Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery been reported?
An electrical fault in the design or build of Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery means it could shock the person using it. 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, 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?
Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
