Product Recall: PowerConnections Europe to UK Mains Connector Converter (13A) (2411-0081)
Product Recall for PowerConnections Europe to UK Mains Connector Converter presenting a risk of fire.
Summary
Product: PowerConnections Europe to UK Mains Connector Converter (13A).
Hazard: 皇冠体育app product presents a risk of fire as it has the incorrect converter fitted.
Corrective action: 皇冠体育app product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Travel adapter |
|---|---|
| Brand | La Redoute |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | A black three-pin travel converter for European 2 pin plugs to a UK 3 pin plug with a hinged lid secured with a screw and external fuse access. 皇冠体育app plug uses 12 Amps to convert a non-earthed Euro plug to UK three prong plug. |
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Hazard
皇冠体育app adapter presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that some plugs have been incorrectly fitted with a 13-amp converter, instead of a 3-amp converter.
Should a consumer use the adapter to connect a non-UK plug it may overheat, leading to a fire.
皇冠体育app product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
皇冠体育app product has been recalled from end users.
Affected users have been contacted directly by La Redoute. For further assistance, call 033 0303 0199 or email [email protected].
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2411-0081
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards