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Product Safety Report: RAINBEAN Electric Kettle sold via Amazon (2312-0078)

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Published28 December 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for RAINBEAN Electric Kettle presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: RAINBEAN electric kettle sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to inadequate earthing arrangements. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Kettle Model Number EK233 Amazon Product Identifiers X001W13X67, FBA15HDBD6TJU000009 Country of Origin China Product Description Black electric kettle with protruding wood-effect handle with power supply cord and plug, packaged in black cardboard packaging. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as the earthing arrangements are insufficient. The product is supplied with a counterfeit fuse, which did not contain a ballast, and may not operate as required in the case of a fault in the product or a surge in the current. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2312-0078 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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