Safety warning Serious risk 21 November 2025

Battery Charger 48V2A

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Affected
A battery charger with attached wall plug.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not meet dimensional requirements and is incorrectly rated.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Chargers
Model 48V2A
Product Carton Identifiers WW071721, 55.6V2A
Country of Origin China
Product Description A battery charger with attached wall plug.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362 and is incorrectly rated. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking. 

This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0165

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 21 November 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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