FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine!

[Di]

Just been posted on FB

www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/2015/04/nitecore-d4-digi-charger/

Haven't been able to verify if this is genuine, (maybe some one more in the know could look into this) but for the sake of the safety of our members thought it best to make people aware of the possible issue.

Edit: It has been pointed out that the above applies to fake/cloned chargers only, genuine D4's should not be affected.

See post #15 Ripshod below for more information

(Thank you guy's)

[Ripshod]

Nothing from Nitecore UK/USA - as yet. Not saying there isn't a recall, would just expect some word from Nitecore themselves.

We don't even know if this affects genuine chargers or fakes.


This item is on the recall database. Strange we hear nothing from Nitecore themselves.

[Q]

The 'recall' notice is quite poorly written, also surely it would affect the D2 as well, sounds like another maker trying scare tactics, I have contacted Nitcore asking the question

[Q]

Apr 27, 2015 12:06:58 GMT Ripshod said:

Nothing from Nitecore UK/USA - as yet. Not saying there isn't a recall, would just expect some word from Nitecore themselves.

We don't even know if this affects genuine chargers or fakes.


This item is on the recall database. Strange we hear nothing from Nitecore themselves.

Maybe so... but how trustworthy is this recall database? there is no mention of anything with 'fire' in the name ANYWHERE

[Ripshod]

Apr 27, 2015 12:14:12 GMT Q said:

The 'recall' notice is quite poorly written, also surely it would affect the D2 as well, sounds like another maker trying scare tactics, I have contacted Nitcore asking the question

Good move. 

In the database it's described as 'creep causing thansformer wires to short'. No sign of that possibilty in mine so could well be a hoax. Hoaxes don't generally make it to the database though.

[Deleted]

just like cloupor a few bad apples will spoil a whole batch aint that right Q

glad i dont own a d4 or i would be shouting but am safe with my surefire plug charger

[vinny41]

Always worth checking the eu product recall database ( Rapex)

ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/alerts/main/index.cfm?event=main.notification&search_term=A12/0524/15&exclude_search_term=0&search_year=2015

it lists the risk level as Serious risk and risk type as Electric shock

[Deleted]

Not good if true. bought mine from an Ebay seller so i guess there's not much chance of getting it replaced, or does anyone know how we stand that ha ve purchased the D4, I have been using it daily since last September.

[Ripshod]

I'm not 100% sure on ebay, but as it's a safety recall then surely the goods sold were not fit for purpose? Or even 'dangerous goods'? I suppose that is time limited though.
I also wonder if Nitecore - being who they are - might do a receipt free swap??
Boy am I glad I bought direct from Nitecore

[Ripshod]

From Nitecore:

Thank you for your email.

Until this morning I was completely unaware of this but a customer called earlier who had read about it on a vaping forum.

So far I have only had a chance to look at the electricalsafetyfirst website and can see the plug in the image is counterfeit as the earth pin is partially insulated, when it should be solid brass:

www.bs1363.org.uk/

Our stock has genuine UK plugs and also a different 12V car adapter so I am not sure if the issue relates to this or if in fact the charger is genuine.

I have emailed the manufacturer to get some clarification and hope to have a reply tomorrow.

Will also contact electricalsafetyfirst shortly to see if they can give some guidance.

As soon as I get some more information I will let you know.

Did I mention 'FAKE'?

Rapex reference - A12/0524/15

[glen]

Hope it not the same with the i4, I've nearly always got something charging, fingers crossed

[Ripshod]

I'm sure the V2 i4 is safe enough glen. The V1 was recalled in 2011 and no alerts since

Oh, and thank you Di for bringing this to our attention

[glen]

Thanks, electricity and me, not a good mix, think it must be my metal knees.

[Deleted]

I emailed Nitecore also, Cheers Di for the heads up

[Postmodern Smoking]

www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/2015/04/nitecore-d4-digi-charger-updated-27042015/

Yes, electricalsafetyfirst.org have updated their recall info... it appears that they may be fake Nitecore D4's and there's a spelling mistake on the box.