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3Pin 3M Power Cable B6182 — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-10-01
Hazard: Fire

3Pin 3M Power Cable poses a fire hazard

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2025-10-01
Model identifiersModel: B6182; Article number: 2102012; Production Batch: 2025/05/19; Barcode: 8435606732666
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
HazardFire
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not contain a ballast and does not conform to BS 1362. The ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Both the plug and fuse are deemed to be counterfeit. Some of the required documentation and marking are not present.
Non-complianceElectrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
RemedyThe import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Recall number2509-0004
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces 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 productsCell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involvedUK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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