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Product Safety Report: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via eBay (2503-0050)

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Published7 April 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kits presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via eBay Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as live parts can be accessed by hand. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Soldering Iron Kit Brand WaxRhyed Model 9160 eBay Item No 145854397267 Listing name Wood Burning Kit Pyrography Pen Set 60W Soldering Iron Adjustable Temperature UK. Country of Origin Unknown Product Description The kit is supplied in a black plastic material case with a yellow border and includes a variety of different items, including a blue coloured soldering iron fitted with a black three pin plug. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has a counterfeit fuse and plug. There was no approval markings or licence number, the fuse did not contain a ballast, and the product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The external build quality was found to be poor as live parts could be accessed by hand, so a consumer may receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased it from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Additional information PSD notification number: 2503-0050 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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