Product Safety Report: Fog Machine LED 500 / ZQ B294 (2202-0077)
Product safety report for LED 500 / ZQ B294 Fog machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Fog machine LED 500 / ZQ B294
Hazard: The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the earth connection was not adequately secured from live parts only by basic insulation.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Fog machine |
|---|---|
| Other product identifiers | RVG256-211203-0004-792 G256-ZQ-B294-UK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Counterfeit | Unknown |
| Product description | A fog machine presented in a black metal case supplied with a separate power cord. |
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Hazard
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the earth connection was not adequately secured from live parts only by basic insulation. The separate cord set (flexible lead) had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. The plug that was fitted did not comply with the dimensional requirements of BS1363 and the fuse did not comply with BS 1362. The fuse was shorter than the minimum length stated in the standard and contained no granular filler, which is required to ensure safe operation in fault conditions. The product was not accompanied by adequate instructions and does not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2202-0077
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards