Following a customer complaint, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has recalled 40,000 charger plugs.
The fast-charging plug with two USB ports for home use is the subject of the recall.
A complete recall of the charger is currently underway after laboratory testing revealed that the product did not comply with crucial health and safety requirements.
It said consumers who have purchased the ‘Ultrapower JL-U561 Fast Charging Plug with Double USB Ports, Home Charger (2.4A)’ should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
“We encourage any consumer who has safety concerns about a product to contact the CCPC,” said Grainne Griffin, CCPC Director of Communications.
“This recall of 40,000 unsafe chargers came about as a result of a consumer complaint to the CCPC.
“Unsafe chargers can be extremely dangerous and can cause electric shock or overheat and catch fire,” she added.
Consumers should purchase electrical products from a reputable retailer and look for a genuine CE mark, according to Ms. Griffin.
On the CCPC website, additional information about the recall is available.