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PowerConnections Europe to UK Mains Connector Converter (13A) — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-11-21

Hazard: Fire

PowerConnections Europe to UK Mains Connector Converter poses fire hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-11-21
Model identifiers	Brand: La Redoute
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The 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._x000D_ Should a consumer use the adapter to connect a non-UK plug it may overheat, leading to a fire.
Non-compliance	General Product Safety Regulations 2005; Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The 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 helpline@redoute.co.uk.
Recall number	2411-0081
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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