Product Recall – Travel Plug Adapter [Model 18-211]
Product: Travel plug adaptor
Name: Unknown
Batch number / Barcode: 5291301182112
Risk level: Serious
Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Brand: Unknown
Type / number of model: 18-211
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
The product does not provide protection for users due to the absence of shutters on live parts. Moreover, it does not have a fuse.
Users could therefore touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Also, there is no fuse for over-current protection, which could lead to a fire.
The product does not comply with the standard BS 1363.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description: White travel plug adaptor with 3 pins.
Country of origin: China
Duncan is a technology professional with over 20 years experience of working in various IT roles. He has a interest in cyber security, and has a wide range of other skills in radio, electronics and telecommunications.