Product Safety Report: Leader Pro Soldering Iron sold via Amazon (2501-0204)
Product Safety Report for Leader Pro Soldering Iron presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Leader Pro Soldering Iron
Hazard: This product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the product did not require tools to access the live parts, leaving them easily accessible.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Soldering iron |
|---|---|
| Brand | Leader Pro |
| Model | FSK-1020 |
| Amazon Barcode | X001PUWNSJ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black soldering iron with adjustable heat settings. |
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Hazard
This product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the product did not require tools to access the live parts, leaving them easily accessible.
If the user plugs the product in, it may develop a fault due to being inadequately fused. Due to the easy access of the live parts, the fault with the product may then lead to a fire, or the user receiving an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed. This listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2501-0204
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards