Hong Kong Customs Warns of Thermal Burn Risks from Faulty Wireless Charging Stand

Hong Kong Customs alerts public to unsafe magnetic wireless charging stand

Hong Kong Customs today (December 12) alerted members of the public to a potential thermal burn injury posed by one model of a magnetic wireless charging stand (charging stand), and advised them to stop using the products.

Customs earlier received information alleging that a charging stand had an overheating problem, and then test-purchased that model of charging stand for safety testing. Testing results revealed that when using the wireless charging function, if a metal foreign object is placed between the charging stand and the device being charged, the temperature of the foreign object could reach 148.1 degrees Celsius, exceeding the permissible limit of 85 degrees C. Overheating was also observed in the charging stand. Therefore, the product did not comply with relevant international product safety standards, and is suspected to be in contravention of the Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance (CGSO).

Customs officers later conducted an operation and searched the premises of the retailer involved in the case. No charging stand concerned was found. A prohibition notice was then served to the subject retailer, prohibiting the sale of the suspected unsafe charging stand concerned.

Furthermore, Customs officers have conducted spot checks and inspections in various districts and have not found any sales of the charging stand concerned so far. The investigation is ongoing.

Customs reminds members of the public to adhere to following safety tips when purchasing and using charging stands:

• Purchase charging stands manufactured by reputable brands and equipped with short-circuit protection devices, as well as overcharging, overcurrent and overheated battery temperature protection devices, and choose charger cables produced by original manufacturers;

• Read the user manual before using the charging stand to understand how to use it properly;

• Ensure the charging stand is placed in a well-ventilated area to avoid obstructing heat dissipation from the charging stand and to minimise the risk of a short circuit. Devices being charged should not be placed near inflammable substances such as clothes;

• Keep the charging stand and chargers clean, and do not place any objects between the charging stand and the device being charged during wireless charging;

• Avoid prolonged charging. Once the device being charged is fully charged, unplug it to prevent the charging stand from overheating and causing accidents;

• Place the charging stand and chargers in use within sight;

• Do not use the charging stand to charge more than one device at the same time to avoid overloading and combustion; and

• If the charging stand is found to be damaged, or is overheating or making any abnormal noise/smell/vibration, stop using it immediately and unplug it.

Customs is committed to the protection of consumer interests and regularly conducts spot checks and safety tests on consumer goods to ensure that they are reasonably safe for use by consumers.

Customs also reminds traders to comply with the statutory requirements of the CGSO to protect the safety of consumers. Under the CGSO, it is an offence to supply, manufacture or import into Hong Kong consumer goods unless the goods comply with the general safety requirements for consumer goods. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for one year on first conviction, and $500,000 and imprisonment for two years on subsequent conviction.

Members of the public may report any suspected violations of the CGSO to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/).

Hong Kong Customs alerts public to unsafe magnetic wireless charging stand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Special traffic arrangements for 59th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo

The Police announced today (December 12) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in the vicinities of Causeway Bay and Tin Hau to facilitate the holding of the 59th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at Victoria Park from December 13, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The Police urge members of the public travelling to areas subject to road traffic control to make use of public transport as far as possible.

A. Road closure

Depending on the crowd and traffic conditions, the following road closures may be implemented partially or at the same time from 4pm to 10pm daily between December 13, 2025 and January 5, 2026, except for vehicles with a permit:

(I)

- Southbound Gloucester Road between Kingston Street and

Causeway Road; and

- Sugar Street.

(II)

- Northbound Gloucester Road between Kingston Street and

Causeway Road, except for northbound traffic from Moreton Terrace flyover; and

- Sugar Street.

(III)

- Great George Street;

- Paterson Street between Kingston Street and Great George Street; and

- Westbound Kingston Street between northbound Gloucester Road and Paterson Street.

(IV)

- Cleveland Street;

- Kingston Street; and

- Paterson Street between westbound Gloucester Road and Kingston Street.

(V)

- Hing Fat Street will be intermittently closed, except for franchised buses and green minibuses;

- Electric Road between Yacht Street and Hing Fat Street will be intermittently closed, except for taxis and vehicles accessing Park Towers;

- Lau Li Street between Hing Fat Street and Ngan Mok Street will be intermittently closed; and

- The general lay-by along northbound Hing Fat Street near Tsing Fung Street.

B. Traffic diversions

In connection with the above-mentioned road closure arrangements, the following traffic diversions may be implemented partially or at the same time:

(I)

- Traffic along Victoria Park Road flyover will be diverted via westbound Gloucester Road; and

- Traffic along eastbound Yee Wo Street cannot enter Sugar Street.

(II)

- Traffic along northbound Moreton Terrace flyover cannot turn left to westbound Kingston Street; and

- Traffic along eastbound Yee Wo Street cannot enter Sugar Street.

(III)

- Traffic along southbound Paterson Street will be diverted via eastbound Kingston Street; and

- Traffic along southbound Cleveland Street will be diverted via eastbound Kingston Street.

(IV)

Traffic along westbound Gloucester Road cannot enter Cleveland Street and Paterson Street.

(V)

Traffic along Causeway Road cannot enter Hing Fat Street.

C. Implementation of pedestrianisation

Pedestrianisation will continue to be implemented on the following road sections from 4pm to midnight on weekdays, and from noon to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays:

- Lockhart Road east of Cannon Street;

- East Point Road; and

- Great George Street west of Paterson Street.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

The Hing Fat Street Public Car Park (excluding the disabled parking spaces) will be suspended during the following periods, except for vehicles with a permit:

- From 8am to 8.59pm daily between December 10 and 12, 2025;

- From 8am to 7.59pm daily between December 13, 2025 and January 4, 2026;

- From 8am to 11.59pm on January 5, 2026; and

- From 8am to 8.59pm on January 6, 2026.

During the road closure period, vehicles may not be permitted to access or leave The Park Lane Hong Kong and all car parks on Great George Street. All illegally parked vehicles will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

The Police will implement appropriate arrangements subject to the prevailing traffic and crowd conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions of police officers on site.

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