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Product Safety Report: Electric Soldering Iron, 908S (2410-0114)

Product details

Published28 October 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Electric Soldering Iron presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Electric Soldering Iron, 908S Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the design of the plug allows access to live parts. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Soldering Iron Model 908S Carton Identifiers UK11482BK-42PCS, UK11480BU-15PCS, M010000000005340084 and B0400000001200048971 Country of Origin China Product Description An electric soldering iron with a digital multi meter and black power supply plug in a black and orange zip up bag. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it supplied with a noncompliant plug. The plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363, and allows the user to access live pins when plugging the plug into the socket. Additionally, the fuse did not contain any granular filler, meaning it may not operate when required under fault conditions, presenting a risk of 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 destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD number: 2410-0114 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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