Product Safety Report: Belns Melns Poultry Heat Lamp, SD5P (2310-0278)
Product Safety Report for Belns Melns Poultry Heat Lamp, SD5P presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Belns Melns Poultry Heat Lamp, SD5P
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Poultry Heat Lamp |
|---|---|
| Brand | Belns Melns |
| Model | YL-TY2203 |
| Carton numbers | B098JLZD5P, BIZD5P |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A red and dark grey heat lamp with a black 3-pin power supply plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. The earth connection has not been made between bare metal and not locked against accidental loosening. Therefore, if a surge in current or a fault with the product were to occur, the earthing would fail, and the product would become live. The instructions were considered to be inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0278
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.