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Product Safety Report: Black and Red Electric Kettle (2509-0199)

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Published30 September 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for electric kettle presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Black and Red Electric Kettle Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Kettles (Powered) Brand Unbranded Carton Identifiers B040000000129703 1491, WI43895358, M010000000006390636, No. 1123. Country of Origin China Product Description A metal kettle with black and red plastic accessories, supplied with power cord and plug attached to the base. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding under fault conditions. Insufficient distance between the edge of the plug and the plug pins can enable access to live parts, causing an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD notification number: 2509-0199 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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