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Product Safety Report: Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon (2312-0010)

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Published28 December 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for soldering iron kit presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to access to live parts and a 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 - Soldering Iron Kit Model Number F936 (on instructions only) Plug Ubill UBL 8008 Amazon product identifiers X001CW1XB3, FBA15HC40VN0U000022 SKU C69 Country of Origin China Product Description Product is a soldering iron with additional accessories in a carrying case, with a power supply cord and plug. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is access to live parts. The product is also inadequately earthed, with no granular filler in the fuse, which could lead to a fire if there was a fault in the product or a surge in the current. The product also requires improvement 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: 2312-0010 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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