Product Safety Report: Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 & 5002 sold via Amazon (2501-0003)
Product Safety Report for Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 & 5002 sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is a lack of protection from access to its live parts.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Wax Warmer |
|---|---|
| Model | WAX-5001 and WAX-5002 |
| Amazon product identifiers | X0021OL857, FBA15JH42NY0U000061 |
| SKUs | FBA-DOUK-M…WH00020-UK, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00021-UK, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00013-BK, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00013, FBA-DOUK-M, WH00012, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00012-BK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A pink large wax warmer for home use with scented melts. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is a lack of protection from access to its live parts. As the product is inadequately earthed and does not notify the consumer in the instructions, the insulation could break down during use. This then means that the metal parts accessible to the consumer become live, giving the consumer an electric shock were they to touch them.
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: 2501-0003
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards