Product Safety Report: Humidifier (Fog Machine) (2211-0073)

Product Safety Report for Humidifier (Fog Machine) presenting a high risk of electric shock as the terminals on the power supply unit were not enclosed, and the test finger could touch live parts.

Summary

Product: Humidifier (Fog Machine)

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the terminals on the power supply unit were not enclosed, and the test finger could touch live parts.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Humidifier
Other product identifiers 12TWHQ00000000001V2 RVG3355-220729-0006-170
Country of Origin China
Product Description Silver humidifier with a power supply unit
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the terminals on the power supply unit were not enclosed, and the test finger could touch live parts. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment and there were no installation details given. This could therefore present a risk of electric shock to the consumer due to from the inadvertent inadequate installation of the equipment.

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: 2211-0073

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 23 November 2022