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Product Safety Report: Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W sold via Amazon (2410-0186)

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Published31 October 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Aquarium Heater SKU DLHT-25W Barcodes X0020P5VGT (25W) & X0023PVTI15 (50W) Amazon Identifier FBA15JD7KMYVU000022 Country of Origin China Product Description An aquarium tank electric heater. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Under fault conditions, the product could overheat and ignite. Additionally, the plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug face, presenting an electric shock hazard. Required markings, labelling and documentation are missing. 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 case number: 2410-0186 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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