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. |
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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