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Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion Batteries for Power Tools (DC18RD) — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-10-04

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of ele…

Power tool lithium-ion battery charger, electric shock, fire, and explosion risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-04
Retailer	AliExpress
Model identifiers	Amazon Identifier: FBA15HF2RHCKU000001
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard description	The product presents a high risk of electric shock, fire and explosion because the transformer is of poor build quality and did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Remedy	We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Recall number	2409-0031
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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