Comsol phone chargers pulled from Officeworks shelves over electrocution risk

  • Three popular chargers recalled
  • Could cause electric shock or electrocution
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Popular phone chargers have been urgently recalled from a major Australian retailer over electrocution concerns which could cause serious injury or death.

The Keji USB dual port wall charger 2.4A, Comsol 20W USB-C Wall Charger and Comsol dual port USB wall charger 3.4A/17W have all been recalled.

All three chargers are sold at Officeworks and supplied by Comsol Pty Ltd.

Customers who have bought any of the chargers are urged to stop using them immediately.

Fears have been raised the wall plug could break off the main body of the charges and expose the internal wires.

comsol phone chargers pulled from officeworks shelves over electrocution risk

The Comsol dual port USB wall charger 3.4A/17W was one of three products recalled

comsol phone chargers pulled from officeworks shelves over electrocution risk

The recalled chargers are all stocked at Officeworks (pictured)

This poses a risk of serious injury or death from an electric shock or electrocution, Product Safety Australia warned.

Affected Keji USB dual port wall chargers have the model number WCDE24BK or WCDE24WH.

The recalled Comsol 20W USB-C Wall Charger has the model number WCC202W.

Comsol dual port USB wall chargers 3.4A/17W have the model number WCN34WH.

The model number on the chargers can be found near the pins of the power plug.

Customers should bring the return the products to their nearest Officeworks store for a full refund.

comsol phone chargers pulled from officeworks shelves over electrocution risk

Impacted Keji USB dual port wall chargers 2.4A have the model number WCDE24BK or WCDE24WH

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