Is This USB Charger Safe to Use in AU?

Is this safe to use?? Good to reviews on Amazon but I'm not too sure.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Mclaurin-Charger-Adapter-Charging-…

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  • It has SAA Certification according to the specs so it's approved for Australia and New Zealand usage.

    It should be safe to use.

    Disclaimer: I am not an Electrician.

  • +2

    Possibly has sharp edges, hard to tell from the photo.
    Might injure you if dropped on a bare foot.
    Potential choking hazard if you are very careless.
    Shiny plastic could cause glare if reflecting sunlight while driving.
    Plastic construction uses oil which has a high environmental footprint for climate change.
    Electrical certification looks ok tho.

    • Possibly has sharp edges, hard to tell from the photo.

      It's not a kitchen appliance, it'll be fine

    • It's black.

      • It's glossy black

  • It has insulated tips, so that's a good start.

    Disclaimer: I am not an Electrician.

  • +1

    Disclaimer I am not a certified main power tester and hate transmission lines.

    You need to do some more investigation as to what the certification in the following line is as there is no SAA certification number indicated. As for the standards you can try to look them up and see if they are the correct ones:
    * Australian SAA approved, the USB wall charger has AS/NZS 60950.1:2015 and AS/NZS 3112:2017 tests to make sure its safety, using this product without any concern.

  • I'm not a fan of McLaurin, I prefer Lambordhini or Fezzari.

    Disclaimer: I am an idiot on the internet, you should take everything I say as complete gospel.

  • Yes.

    Disclaimer: I am not a Magician.

  • +1

    Yes. It is sold by Amazon.com.au, so if it burns don your house, your insurer is sure to get their money back.

    Electrically this charger could be placed in the bath while live when attached to an extension cord, so as long as your house has working RCD's, your teenagers should be safe.

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