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Product Safety Report: Wax Heater Pro-Wax 100 sold via Amazon (2501-0074)

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Published14 January 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Wax Heater Pro-Wax 100 presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Wax Heater Pro-Wax 100 sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Wax heater Model RH008 Country of Origin China Product Description Wax heater with a black base and a pink plastic cup Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which conforms to BS 1362. Should an electrical fault occur, the fuse can explode from the wall, causing a fire. The product also presents a risk of electric shock as there was single insulation mains wiring in contact with unearthed accessible metallic parts, and the breakdown isolation did not meet the insulation requirements set by the Standard for Class II equipment. 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. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD number: 2501-0074 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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