Product Safety Report: Mini Waffle Maker sold via Amazon (2307-0174)

Product Safety Report for Mini Waffle Maker presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Mini Waffle Maker sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed, which can allow accessible metal parts to become live.

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

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Mini Waffle Maker
Model Number WP-MK03
ASIN B0BMQDR1J5
SKU WM221-UK01
Plug Xuanhua
Barcode X001OIEGPP
Product Identifiers FBA15GY04DD5U000013
Country of Origin China
Product Description Red mini waffle maker with black power supply cord, packaged in white cardboard packaging with an image of the product on the face.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed and poorly constructed. There were no secondary fixings fitted to the earth terminals to prevent from accidental loosening, and the product was identified as reaching excessive temperatures in normal use. Under fault conditions, the wiring can overheat and ignite. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2307-0174

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 14 August 2023