Product Safety Report: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon (2312-0119)
Product Safety Report for WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is insufficiently earthed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Soldering Iron Kit |
|---|---|
| Brand | WaxRhyed |
| Model | 9160 |
| Barcodes | X0016SQSPJ, FBA15HBJK3VYU000006 |
| SKU | WBJ-001-UK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Kit for soldering, including a soldering iron, instructions and accessories. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed, with no granular filler in the product’s fuse. Under fault conditions, the protective earthing mechanisms may not activate and the product may overheat and ignite. Additionally, the design of the product allows access to live metal parts, which would give the user an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards