THISS (SZYDZS) Technology charger sold on eBay: serious risk of electric shock
The charger has a poorly built transformer, poor soldering, a plug that does not meet size rules and a fuse thought to be counterfeit, so it may fail to prevent electric shock, fire and/or explosion.
What to do
Stop using this charger immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The eBay listing has been removed.
Notice details
- Product
- THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd Charger
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer is of inadequate build quality, and the soldering is poor quality.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2511-0070
- Brand: THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd
- Model: MTC2003
- Barcode: 8830210010043
- Alert date
- November 13, 2025
- Published on GOV.UK
- November 13, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 13, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Safety Report: THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd Charger sold via eBay (2511-0070)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Measures taken
- Listing removed by the online marketplace
- Summary
- Product: THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd Charger Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer is of inadequate build quality, and the soldering is poor quality. Corrective action: We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
- Product information
- Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers Brand: THISS (SZYDZS) Technology Co Ltd Model: MTC2003 Barcode: 8830210010043 Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz 70W Output: 14.4-18V DC 3A eBay item number: 376062550930 Country of Origin: China Product Description: Charger for Makita-style Lithium-ion batteries. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer is of inadequate build quality, and the soldering is poor quality. The plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, and the fuse is considered counterfeit and inadequately earthed. This means that under fault conditions, the fuse may fail to prevent electric shock, fire and/or explosion. The product was also missing the required markings and documentation. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
- Corrective action
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD notification number: 2511-0070 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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