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The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
10-Socket Tower Power Strip sold via Wish

Type     
Electrical appliances and equipment - Tower Power Strip

Country of origin            
China

Product description       
Black and white tower power strip with 10 3-pin plug sockets and 5 m cable, supplied in white cardboard packaging.

Model number
S5

WISH ID             
5c441ad8316a5222fc50f5ee

Listing name     
Multi Layer Smart Electrical Plugs with USB Surge Protector - AC Outlet + USB Port Portable Vertical Power Multi Socket Outlet with USB Ports, Individual Switch, 3 m/10 FT Extension Cord

Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the design of the product allows access to live parts. If the user were to touch a metal part when the product is plugged in, they could receive an electric shock. The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by the seller.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish)

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