Product Safety Report: Heat Lamp 323N sold via eBay (2301-0097)
Product Safety Report for Heat Lamp 323N presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Heat Lamp 323N
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the product’s plug had a counterfeit fuse which was not supplied with any granular filler.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Heat Lamp |
|---|---|
| Model | 323N |
| SKU | OC000000780 8554 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Lamp with a large lampshade and red bulb. Includes power supply |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the product’s plug had a counterfeit fuse which was not supplied with any granular filler and which was too short and small. If a fault was to occur, the fuse would not function which could lead to a fire. The plug also did not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, with the lengths of the live, neutral and earth pins too short.
The product requires improvements to markings, labelling and documentation and does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Import rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0097
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards