Recall Serious risk 5 July 2022

Quieting Intelligent Pulse Car Battery Charger

Yes – this has been recalled
Affected
Yellow and black car battery charger with red and black jump leads and black cabling.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire due to multiple construction issues and noncompliance relating to the product’s power supply and plug.
What to do
The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Car Battery Charger
Brand Quieting
Batch KD-908D
ASIN B08W46GLN6
Country of Origin China
Product description Yellow and black car battery charger with red and black jump leads and black cabling.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Images and PDF

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of fire as it was supplied with a noncompliant cord with cross-sectional area significantly less the minimum permissible and a noncompliant plug with multiple dimensional noncompliances. When in use, the product may fail due to noncompliant parts and ignite. The product also required improvements to labelling, markings and instructions.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994 or the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2206-0468

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 5 July 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

Website built by: www.NocturnalMedia.co.uk