Product Safety Report: Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon (2312-0079)
Product Safety Report for Wax Dissolving Lamp sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
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 |
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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