Product Safety Report: High Pressure Air Compressor (2311-0152)
Product Safety Report for High Pressure Air Compressor presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: High Pressure Air Compressor
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to inadequate earthing arrangements.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - High Pressure Air Compressor |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 30QB-SD (compressor) and CM-168 (water pump) |
| SKU | G1065-HPA-AP8A-01 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Blue high pressure air compressor with black power supply cord and plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as earthing arrangements are insufficient. The product is supplied with a counterfeit fuse, which did not contain a ballast, and may not operate as required in the case of a fault in the product or a surge in the current. The voltage is also stated to be 220V which may not be suitable for the UK mains supply.
The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0152
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards