Product Safety Report: Hairdryer sold via Amazon (2310-0233)

Product Safety Report for Hairdryer sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Hairdryer sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the endcaps of the product’s fuse were insecurely fixed, and the fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hairdryer
Model D087
Amazon product identifiers X001U6Z18P, FBA15H5XLRCVU000020
Country of Origin China
Product description Pink and grey hairdryer with a wall plug
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the endcaps of the product’s fuse were insecurely fixed, and the fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler. This meant that, if fault conditions were to occur, the fuse could not protect the product from potentially catching fire and injuring the user. 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 and destroyed at the border.

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2310-0233

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 28 December 2023