- The Powerworx adaptor was said to work with sockets in over 150 countries
- GAME said no injuries were reported but offered a refund to its customers
- The adaptor was on sale at GAME between May 2017 and February this year
The Powerworx adaptor, which was said to function in over 150 countries including in North America, Australia and China, had been on sale for nine months.
Video game retailer GAME has recalled an international power adaptor because of fears it may start a fire or cause an electric shock.
The Powerworx adaptor, which was said to function in over 150 countries including in North America, Australia and China, had been on sale for nine months.
GAME said no injuries had been reported but offered a refund to customers who had bought one and told them to stop using it.
The device also did not show the correct markings or meet the required specifications, according to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
The adaptor, which cost £7.99, was on sale in GAME stores between May 2017 and February this year.
A statement from GAME said: ‘The safety of our customers is very important to us, so as a precaution we’re recalling the following product as there is a risk of fire and also electric shock if misused.
‘There have been no reports of injuries, however the adaptor does not show the correct markings or meet the required specifications.
The device also did not show the correct markings or meet the required specifications, according to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute
‘If you have bought one of these items please discontinue use immediately as a precaution.
‘We’re very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this product recall may cause you.’
Electrical Safety First recommended that anyone has an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.
Earlier this year HP was forced to recall a range of laptops and notebooks amid fears their batteries could overheat and burst into flames.
And similar fears caused B&Q to recall remote control plugs last December after it was found some of them were affected by ‘excessive heat build-up’.
GAME said no injuries had been reported but offered a refund to customers who had bought one and told them to stop using it