Product recallOPSS
Sangamo Power Saver recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for Sangamo Power Saver presenting a risk of Electric shock, Burns and Asphyxiation.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
10 identifiers listed for this notice.
Sangamo Power Saver (2)
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5060654461737
- 5060654461720
- 5060654461706
- 5060654464110
- 5060654464103
- 5060654464264
- 5060654464080
- 5060654464233
- 5060654464257
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Barcode
What to do now
The hazard with Sangamo Power Saver is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers.
- 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.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Sangamo.
- 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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2503-0041). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Sangamo Power Saver presenting a risk of Electric shock, Burns and Asphyxiation.
The risk
The product presents a risk of electric shock and burns as a potential manufacturing defect may cause these products to overheat, particularly where used in high load and high ambient temperature applications.
The housing of the fused timer may become distorted, exposing the consumer to live parts. The consumer may use the product and touch the live part resulting in potential electrocution. The housing of the fused timer can overheat and melt resulting in potential burns and smoke inhalation, leading to asphyxiation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers should contact the distributor from which they purchased to request redress.
For further information, contact the ESP Customer Service Team on +44 (0) 1527 515150 or sales@espuk.com
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0041
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Wall mounted power saver switches available in white, silver and black
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Sangamo Power Saver been recalled?
The hazard with Sangamo Power Saver is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers. 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 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?
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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
