The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Charger
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Brand
XINZHIZHU
Amazon Listing Name
XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Electric Scooter Charger Hoverboard Charger UK 3 Pin Plug Adapter for Segway Hoverboard Mobility Scooter Electric Bike Self-Balancing Two Wheel Drifting Board LED Charging Indicator 2M
Amazon ASIN
B0GZ296BF4
Other Product Identifier
X002KTQ6FP
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black 42V charger for electric scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and the supplied fuse is considered counterfeit and does not have a ballast. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Without a fuse, the product may overheat and catch fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and contact the seller to request redress.