Risk
Electric shock.
Models affected
Model number: TP-VF4U12S
AliExpress ID: 1005003975148403
Details
A black and white tower plug with 12 plug outlets and 4 USB ports.
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to a lack of protection from access to live parts. When tested, the test pin was able to touch a live part. If a consumer were to touch this, they could receive an electric shock. The product was not provided with adequate instructions for the safe connection of the appropriate 3-core flexible cable and did not include clear instructions for the removal of insulation from the conductors. Additionally, the product features a non-UK plug and was provided with a UK plug adaptor. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do next
If you believe you have an affected product stop using it immediately and contact the retailer for further advice.
Electrical Safety First strongly recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.
