Product Safety Report: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via eBay (2503-0050)
Product Safety Report for WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kits presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as live parts can be accessed by hand.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Soldering Iron Kit |
|---|---|
| Brand | WaxRhyed |
| Model | 9160 |
| eBay Item No | 145854397267 |
| Listing name | Wood Burning Kit Pyrography Pen Set 60W Soldering Iron Adjustable Temperature UK. |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | The kit is supplied in a black plastic material case with a yellow border and includes a variety of different items, including a blue coloured soldering iron fitted with a black three pin plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has a counterfeit fuse and plug. There was no approval markings or licence number, the fuse did not contain a ballast, and the product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The external build quality was found to be poor as live parts could be accessed by hand, so a consumer may receive an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased it from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0050
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards