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OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker recalled over an electric shock risk

Electric shockSerious risk

Product recall for OANON circuit breaker presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

  • OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 23 Jul 2021
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 23 Jul 2021

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • LH20001
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • NB-ZF3E
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B07YQKYXSM

What to do now

An electrical fault in the design or build of OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker means it could shock the person using it.

  1. Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
  2. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
  3. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. 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

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2107-0059). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for OANON circuit breaker presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as there is possible access to live parts. The mains plug also did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and was not fitted with a fuse link as required by BS 1362. The plug was also missing the conformity assessment marking.

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 been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2107-0059

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

White RCD surge protector / circuit breaker with a clover plug, supplied in a plain cardboard box.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker been recalled?

An electrical fault in the design or build of OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker 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 batch code, 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?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

Where was OANON Safety RCD Plug Adaptor Portable Circuit Breaker sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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