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Product Safety Report: Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon (2312-0079)

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Published29 December 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as it’s fitted with a counterfeit fuse which may not protect the product from potentially catching fire and injuring the user. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Wax dissolving lamp Amazon carton identifiers X001QU52VN, X001TC6Y3X, FBA15HDB6NT8U000003 Country of Origin China Product description Black lamp for melting wax candles Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as it’s fitted with a counterfeit fuse which may not protect the product from potentially catching fire and injuring the user. The product also failed the electric strength test and there was a single insulation mains potential wiring in contact with unearthed accessible metallic parts, presenting an electric shock hazard to the user. 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: 2312-0079 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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