Product Safety Report: Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon (2312-0079)

Product Safety Report for Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.

Summary

Product: Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as it’s fitted with a counterfeit fuse which may not protect the product from potentially catching fire and injuring the user.

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

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Wax dissolving lamp
Amazon carton identifiers X001QU52VN, X001TC6Y3X, FBA15HDB6NT8U000003
Country of Origin China
Product description Black lamp for melting wax candles
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as it’s fitted with a counterfeit fuse which may not protect the product from potentially catching fire and injuring the user. The product also failed the electric strength test and there was a single insulation mains potential wiring in contact with unearthed accessible metallic parts, presenting an electric shock hazard to the user. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.  

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0079

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 29 December 2023