Product Safety Report: 987 Heat Gun (2107-0194)
Product safety report for 987 Heat Gun presenting a serious risk of fire and burns
Summary
Product: 987 Heat Gun
Hazard: Product presents a serious risk of fire and burns due to absence of overheat protection.
Corrective action: Import has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Heat Gun |
|---|---|
| Model | 987 “Heavy Duty” |
| SKU | EY-A001295 |
| Other identifier | P0104080129 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Heavy duty heat gun in red with black lead and 3 pin plug. Supplied with metal attachments in transparent plastic packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire because it has not been fitted with any overheat protection. The heat gun severely overheated and emitted flames when subjected to the stalled motor test.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Import has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2107-0194
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Published 26 March 2022