Product Safety Report: Nano Ionic Facial Steamer (2203-0486)
Product safety report for Nano Ionic Facial Steamer presenting a serious risk of electric shock due to the possibility for metal parts to become live.
Summary
Product: Nano Ionic Facial Steamer
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the requirements for class II construction had not been met.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Facial steamer |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 000013-4282325 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Counterfeit | No |
| Product description | White plastic facial steamer with chrome power switch facia. Supplied in white cardboard packaging with a picture of the product on the front |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the requirements for class II construction had not been met. The wiring was in contact with the on-off switch casing. Whilst this casing was plastic it had been covered in a conductive chrome coating. Thus, there were live parts separated from accessible conductive parts only by basic insulation. The product is also not marked with required markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2203-0486
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards