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Product Safety Report: Soldering Iron UBL8008 (2509-0233)

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Published1 October 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Soldering Iron UBL8008 presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Soldering Iron UBL8008 Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Soldering/Brazing Irons (Powered) Brand UBILL (on plug) Model UBL8008 SKU 17772816 Product carton identifiers KO1UK, RV000013-250514-0007-1, D60810630-1 Country of Origin China Product Description Orange and black 220V 100W soldering iron with accessories. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. There is also no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. 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 and destroyed. Additional information PSD notification number: 2509-0233 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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