Product Safety Report: White Toothbrush Charger sold via Amazon (2503-0133)
Product Safety Report for White Toothbrush Charger sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: White Toothbrush Charger sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the fuse within the plug does not contain any granular filler.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Toothbrush charger |
|---|---|
| Brand | Shenzhen Binsheng Technology Development Co Ltd |
| Model | XT-3757 |
| Barcode | X0013MHSAH |
| Plug model | HSC-601 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A white electric toothbrush charger sold in a white box |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the fuse within the plug does not contain any granular filler. The fuse endcaps are also insecurely fixed, and the fuse is the wrong length. In the event of an electrical surge or fault, the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0133
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards