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

Product
KZ Travel Adaptor

Type   
Electrical appliances and equipment - Travel Adaptor

Brand
KZ

Country of origin       
China

Product description  
Travel adaptor for multiple plug-types to a UK plug socket, supplied in a box of 20.

Item number
2301SJ9-1

Ratings           
250 Vac, 13 A

Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is too small for a standard UK socket, and the plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug. The user could receive an electric shock when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket. It is also possible to insert a single current-carrying pin, leaving the other live pin accessible. The adaptor was also insufficiently earthed, presenting a risk of fire.

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

Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.

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