We use some essential cookies to make this website work.

We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.

We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.

You can change your cookie settings at any time.

Departments, agencies and public bodies

News stories, speeches, letters and notices

Detailed guidance, regulations and rules

Reports, analysis and official statistics

Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports

Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4 Slots3.7V Li-Ion Battery Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.

Product: Hong Dong 4 Slots Battery Charger for 3.7V Li-ion 18650 Rechargeable Battery with UK Plug

Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire due to unsafe construction.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the. online marketplace (eBay). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock and a risk of fire as when tested the construction of the product was found to be unsafe as creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and AC supply wires can touch the accessible battery terminals in a single fault condition.

The product also failed a 3kV dielectric strength test. The product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard (BS1363), the plug’s earth pin is sleeved, and no fuse is fitted (BS1362). The cross-section area of the supply cord is insufficient. Additionally, the product was not compliant with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and no instructions are provided.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets Safety Regulations 1994.

The product listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.

To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.