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How Do You Choose Chargers?

Sub-standard and counterfeit electrical chargers can be deadly. Our buyers guide will show you what to look out for.


We are seeing an increase in the number of incidents being reported about faulty electrical goods, particularly fake, cheap and unbranded chargers - many of which fail to meet UK safety regulations and can lead to electric shock, injury and cause fires.

With that in mind, it's important to be aware of the risks when buying a plug-in charger. To help you know what to look out for, Electrical Safety First has developed the following safety points:

The 3-point safety check


Plug pins
Check that there is at least 9.5 mm between the edge of the pins and the edge of the charger (9.5 mm is about the width of a ballpoint pen). If the distance between the edge of the pins and the edge of the charger is less than 9.5 mm, there is a risk of electric shock when plugging in and unplugging the charger from a socket.

Plug the charger into a socket but don’t switch it on or connect it to your appliance.

Does it plug in easily? If the charger does not easily plug into a socket, the pins may be the wrong size or length, or the distance between the pins may be wrong. If pins do not fit properly into the socket, overheating, arcing and mechanical damage can occur to both the socket and the charger, which can be dangerous.

Markings
Look for a manufacturer’s brand name or logo, model and batch number.
Check for a CE mark
Check that the output voltage and current ratings marked on the charger and your electrical device are the same.
Do not rely on a CE mark alone as a guarantee of safety – it’s simply a declaration by the manufacturer that the product meets all the safety requirements of laws, but they can be easily forged.

Warnings and instructions
Adequate warnings and instructions must be provided. As a minimum, user instructions should provide information on conditions and limitations of use, how to operate the charger safely, basic electrical safety guidance and details of how to safely dispose of the charger when it is no longer required.

Suppliers and retailers have a legal duty to ensure that all electrical equipment they sell is safe.


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