Product Safety Report: SOKANY 4-in-1 Corded Bagless Vacuum Cleaner (2610-0069)

Product details

Published21 October 2026

The hazard

Product Safety Report for SOKANY 4-in-1 Corded Bagless Vacuum Cleaner presenting a risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: SOKANY 4-in-1 Corded Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the supply cord does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Brand SOKANY Model SK-3378 eBay ID 387535403242 eBay listing name Vacuum Cleaner 4 IN 1 Corded Bagless Lightweight Stick Upright Handheld Floor Country of Origin China Product Description Corded upright vacuum cleaner supplied with cleaning attachments. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as the supply cord was found to have a cross-sectional area below the minimum requirement specified by the relevant standard. The product has a rated current of 8.7A, requiring a conductor cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm². However, testing identified a measured cross-sectional area of only 0.472 mm². Undersized conductors may overheat during normal use, which could lead to the product catching fire. Improvements are also required to both the product markings and warnings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund. Additional information PSD notification number: 2610-0069 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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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