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Socket Multi Port Charger, WLX-H12 — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-11-18

Hazard: Fire

Socket Multi Port Charger, WLX-H12, poses fire hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-11-18
Model identifiers	Model: WLX-H12
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. The fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler, which is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. Under fault conditions, the plug could overheat and ignite, causing a fire.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2411-0029
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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