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. |
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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