Product Safety Report: YOFULY Vacuum Therapy Machine (2212-0001)

Product Safety Report for YOFULY Vacuum Therapy Machine presenting a high risk of fire and burns.

Summary

Product: YOFULY Vacuum Therapy Machine FX024D

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire and burns due to inadequate insulation and noncompliance relating to the product’s plug and fuse.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the affected product removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Vacuum Therapy Machine
Model BL-600
ASIN B07Y8B1S6Q (the upgraded model currently for sale with this ASIN number is not affected by this Product Safety Report)
SKU X0014KYRJD
Additional identifier FBA15G6PSSZ7U000011
Country of Origin China
Product Description Vacuum therapy suction machine supplied in cardboard packaging with an image of a woman on the face of the product.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire and burns as when tested the plug does not comply with the relevant standard (BS1363) as it fitted with an unsafe fuse which has no granular filler in the fuse itself. If a fault were to occur, the plug could explode from the wall causing a fire, causing burns to the consumer from touching the product or debris. Additionally, the fuse does not comply with the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard.

The internal wiring is insulated in basic insulation, and they were in contact with accessible conductive parts. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and instructions.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

The affected product listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0001

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 3 January 2023