Product Recall: WAI EVCUK216WC Type 2 Female to UK Plug, Electric Vehicle Charging Cable (2210-0112)
Product Recall for WAI EVCUK216WC Type 2 Female to UK Plug, Electric Vehicle Charging Cable presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: EVCUK216WC Type 2 Female to UK Plug, Electric Vehicle Charging Cable
Hazard: 皇冠体育app fuse clamps were not clamping the BS1362 fuse sufficiently enough to cause a reliable connection, causing very high temperatures in the fuse housing.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Vehicle Charging Cable |
|---|---|
| Brand | WAI |
| Barcode number | 193641184533 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Black and white, WAI wall plugging charger for electrical vehicles |
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Hazard
皇冠体育app product presents a serious risk of fire. When tested, the fuse clamps were not clamping the BS1362 fuse sufficiently enough to cause a reliable connection. 皇冠体育apprefore, arcing caused very high temperatures in the fuse housing, which could cause damage to the BS1363 moulded plug or result in a fire. 皇冠体育app product was also missing some of the required documentation and markings.
皇冠体育app product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users.
皇冠体育app listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0112
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards