Product Safety Report: Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon (2312-0010)

Product Safety Report for soldering iron kit presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to access to live parts and a risk of fire due to inadequate earthing arrangements.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Soldering Iron Kit
Model Number F936 (on instructions only)
Plug Ubill UBL 8008
Amazon product identifiers X001CW1XB3, FBA15HC40VN0U000022
SKU C69
Country of Origin China
Product Description Product is a soldering iron with additional accessories in a carrying case, with a power supply cord and plug.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is access to live parts. The product is also inadequately earthed, with no granular filler in the fuse, which could lead to a fire if there was a fault in the product or a surge in the current.

The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0010

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 28 December 2023