Product Safety Report: Germix Disinfection Cabinet DF-2001 (2303-0006)

Product Safety Report for Germix Disinfection Cabinet presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Germix Disinfection Cabinet (Model: DF-2001)

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the fuse was not supplied with any granular filler.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Disinfection cabinet
Brand Germix
Model DF-2001
SKU M010000000001838916
Country of Origin China
Product Description Electric cabinet for disinfecting/drying kitchen utensils.
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Hazard

The fuse provided in the product plug was not supplied with any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. Therefore, if a fault were to occur, the product could overheat and cause a fire. The fuse was also shorter and thinner than required, and had end caps which were not secured.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2303-0006

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 5 June 2023