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Product Safety Report: Pet Hair Dryer, LT-1090A (2309-0097)

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Published10 November 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Pet Hair Dryer, LT-1090A presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Pet Hair Dryer, LT-1090A Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Pet hair dryer Model LT-1090A Carton numbers G8926-CWCFJ-B/G8926-CWCFJ-P, RVG8926-230617-003 Country of Origin China Product Description A black hair dryer for pet grooming with an attachable nozzle and power plug. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The poor quality of the earthing can fail, and cause the main metal body of the product to become live leading to a high risk of electric shock. Also, on the crimped terminals, not all the strands of the conductors were trapped beneath the clamping means, which could result in overheating. The instructions provided with the product were deemed inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2309-0097 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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