Product Safety Report: Electric Rechargeable Hand Warmer sold via Amazon and eBay (2412-0114)
Product Safety Report for Electric Rechargeable Hand Warmer presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Electric Rechargeable Hand Warmer sold via Amazon and eBay
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it features poor quality connections.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon and eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Rechargeable Hand Warmer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fuzhou and Yue Electronic Technology Co Ltd. |
| Model | HZU003 |
| Barcode | LBX02236, 18289792780 |
| Listing Name | Hand Warmers 5200mAh Rechargeable, Electronic Hand Warmer/Power Bank with Digital display, model HZU003 |
| Product Description | A rechargeable hand warming device with double sided heating and a digital display. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as it features poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB with no secondary means of mechanical restraint in a high vibration/shock environment. There was also no thermal protection on the cells which could result in thermal runaway, causing the product to catch fire. 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon and eBay).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0114
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards