Electric shock from AC/DC adaptor, information please.

[PCPLOD178 10]

This is a warning and a request for information relating to an A.C./DC converter adaptor imported from China and supplied by a well known U.K. company with a camping L.E.D. rechargeable lantern. One such adaptor literally came to pieces in my hand whilst I was unplugging from a mains socket and delivered a severe electric shock to me. I was lucky, the shock knocked me off my feet and broke my contact with the live part of the exposed components. The company refuses to take responsibility and has actually accused me of tampering with it. Information would be appreciated.

[denlin 12]

Take it to Trading Standards, they will have it tested. Make sure you have a receipt or if you got it off the net a printout of where you bought it from.

[geared 318]

It should be CE stamped (I think thats right??)

 

Often some of the dodgy electrics imported from China are stamped, but are done so illegally and the standard of electrical safety is laughable.

 

Trading Standards are quite hot on these items, as obviously they present a significant risk.

[altus 540]

As other have said - take it to Trading Standards.

 

There is an 'alternative' CE logo used by some Chinese manufacturers to give the impression that their products are approved for use in the EU. See Warning: don’t get confused between the CE Mark and the China Export Mark. It's one of the first things that Trading Standards will check.