Product Safety Report: Diafield Heat Gun sold via Amazon (2307-0126)

Product Safety Report for Diafield Heat Gun presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Diafield Heat Gun sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug can wear over time, causing it to overheat.

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

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Heat Tool
Brand Diafield
Model Number L-988, 1-TL14UK01
ASIN B0B5FYTP6H
Product Identifiers X001LDBJ9J, FBA15GQXJBNJU000006, SKU: BGJ-TL14UK01.
Country of Origin China
Product Description Green hand-held heat gun with black power supply cord, supplied in brown cardboard packaging.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of BS 1363 as the pins are too short and the sleeved pins have a distinct step, which could cause damage to the socket. Over time if the pins wear down, the connectors on the socket could overheat and the plug could catch fire and burn the user.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2307-0126

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 14 August 2023