Product Safety Report: Klim8 Slimming Machine (2301-0120)
Product Safety Report for Klim8 Slimming Machine presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Klim8 Slimming Machine
Hazard: This product presents high risk of electric shock due to its inadequate sizing. The product’s plug and fuse also do not comply with the relevant British Standard.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Slimming machine |
|---|---|
| Brand | Klim8 |
| Product carton numbers | Carton details: B095K2X68J, FBA15GHHGGL6U000007 |
| SKU | 61BZY202152 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Vacuum suction slimming machine |
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Hazard
This product presents high risk of electric shock due to its inadequate sizing. The plug on the product failed to comply with BS1363-1 as the thickness of the live and neutral pins was found to be 4.11 & 4.07 mm which exceeds the limit of 4.05mm. The British Standard also requires the thickness of the earth pin to be no less than 3.9mm. The dimension of the pin on this product was found to be 3.85 mm. The dimensions of the sleeved parts of the pins differed from the metal parts of the pins. This resulted in a distinct step between the two and could cause damage to the socket. If this is significant damage, it could cause the product to become live. The fuse also had insecurely fitted endcaps, that had simply been pushed on trapping the fuse wire alongside the barrel. The fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler, which is required to ensure safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions.
The product was also missing some required marking and documentation and did not comply with the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994 or the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0120
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards