Product Safety Report: 987 Heat Gun (2107-0194)

Product safety report for 987 Heat Gun presenting a serious risk of fire and burns

Summary

Product: 987 Heat Gun

Hazard: Product presents a serious risk of fire and burns due to absence of overheat protection.

Corrective action: Import has been destroyed at the border.

Product information

Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Heat Gun
Model 987 “Heavy Duty”
SKU EY-A001295
Other identifier P0104080129
Country of Origin China
Product description Heavy duty heat gun in red with black lead and 3 pin plug. Supplied with metal attachments in transparent plastic packaging.
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Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire because it has not been fitted with any overheat protection. The heat gun severely overheated and emitted flames when subjected to the stalled motor test.

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

Corrective action

Import has been destroyed at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2107-0194

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 26 March 2022