Product Recall: LiveMoor 28L Wax Melter (2308-0054)

Product Recall for LiveMoor 28L Wax Melter presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: LiveMoor 28L Wax Melter

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the earthing arrangements are insufficient.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Wax Melter
Model Number VIC-WBU28
Sales Period June 2023 to August 2023
Country of Origin China
Product Description Stainless steel wax melter / hot water urn with 28L capacity.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the earthing arrangements were insufficient, which could allow accessible metal parts to become live under fault conditions and internal components to overheat.

Sharp edges and burrs were also present around the handles, which presents a risk of cuts and injuries to the user. The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users by LiveMoor. For further information, access the LiveMoor website at the following link: https://www.livemoor.co.uk/products/stainless-steel-wax-melter-28l.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2308-0054

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 18 August 2023