June 17, 2026 — A consumer has reported an incident involving a HUANUO 32″ Small Electric Standing Desk, where the included AC/DC wall power supply immediately sparked and failed upon its initial plug-in, rendering the desk inoperable. The incident, which occurred during normal setup in a residence, raises serious safety concerns regarding potential fire and electric shock hazards.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On May 28, 2026, a consumer was setting up a newly purchased HUANUO 32″ Small Electric Standing Desk. After assembling the desk, they plugged in the provided AC/DC wall power supply, labeled YHPWR K24R10290100, for the very first time. Immediately upon connection, the power supply sparked, and the desk subsequently failed to power on or function.
Following the incident, the consumer unplugged the power supply and conducted an inspection. They discovered visible internal damage to the power supply’s circuit board, including charring, soot, and apparent signs of electrical arcing or thermal damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a direct result of this incident. Further testing by the consumer confirmed that the desk itself appears functional when powered by an external 29V DC supply, indicating that the failure was isolated to the included power supply unit.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights several significant safety concerns:
- Immediate Fire Hazard: The immediate sparking and subsequent internal damage to a mains-powered adapter on first use indicates a critical electrical malfunction. Such an event carries a direct risk of igniting nearby combustible materials, potentially leading to a house fire.
- Electric Shock Hazard: A power supply failing in this manner, particularly with internal arcing and exposed circuitry, could present an electric shock hazard if touched or if the failure compromises its protective enclosure.
- Property Damage Potential: Beyond the power supply itself, an uncontrolled electrical event could damage the desk, surrounding furniture, or the electrical outlet and wiring in the residence.
- Unpredictable Failure: The failure occurred during initial setup, under normal usage conditions, suggesting a potential manufacturing defect or quality control issue that could affect other units in the same production batch. This unpredictability increases the risk, as consumers have no prior warning signs.
- Risk to Unaware Consumers: Consumers generally assume new electronic components are safe to use out of the box. An unexpected, violent electrical failure poses a higher risk, especially if a user were to be in close proximity or not immediately recognize the danger.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a HUANUO 32″ Small Electric Standing Desk (Model ESD01-80A) or a similar HUANUO standing desk that uses the YHPWR K24R10290100 power supply, please take the following actions:
- Immediately Discontinue Use: If you experience any sparking, smoking, unusual odors, or failure to power on with your desk’s power supply, immediately unplug it from the wall outlet. Do not attempt to repair or tamper with the power supply.
- Inspect Your Power Supply: Visually inspect your power supply for any signs of physical damage, discoloration, melting, or unusual odors.
- Check Product Identification: Verify if your desk is the HUANUO ESD01-80A model or if its power supply matches the YHPWR K24R10290100.
- Contact the Manufacturer: Reach out to BESTERGO INC. or the retailer (Amazon.com) immediately to report any similar issues and request a replacement power supply. Provide them with details of your purchase and the incident.
- Report the Incident: Consider reporting any safety incidents involving this product to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. This helps authorities track potential hazards and initiate broader safety actions if necessary.
- Keep Away from Combustibles: Ensure any electronic devices connected to mains power are placed away from flammable materials.
Manufacturer’s Response
BESTERGO INC. provided a response on June 18, 2026, acknowledging the incident report and stating they take the matter seriously. Their engineering team conducted an internal investigation, including a review of the incident and targeted testing on power adapters (K24R10290100, safety certification 24011031HKG-001) from the relevant production batch (dated February 10, 2026).
Based on their testing and analysis, BESTERGO INC. stated that no systemic design or manufacturing defect has been found to affect the broader product line. They contacted the consumer to gather more details and, on June 3, 2026, shipped a replacement power adapter. The manufacturer confirmed that the replacement adapter resolved the issue to the consumer’s satisfaction, with the desk now operating normally.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.