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Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger presenting a risk of fire and 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.
Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- TYZ-42020H
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B098X5JQVR
What to do now
Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger 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 (2410-0015). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger presenting a risk of fire and electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire and electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality because it did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance. The product’s fuse did not contain a ballast and is considered counterfeit. This does not meet the requirements of BS1362 and is considered a fire risk.
The product was also not supplied with an instruction manual with the required safety warnings, usage, and end of life disposal information.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by Amazon.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by Amazon.
All affected consumers have been notified and refunded by Amazon.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2410-0015
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Black lithium-ion battery charger with 3 pin plug.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger been recalled?
Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger 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 Tyzygmy Lithium-Ion Battery Charger sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
