Product Safety Report: Electric Pressure Cooker 6L (2608-0125)
Product Safety Report for Electric Pressure Cooker presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Electric Pressure Cooker 6L
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Pressure Cookers (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Model | MES6817 |
| Barcode | 1000795201 |
| SKU | 0H1EPA0000001 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Pressure cooker with attached wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the mains plug has an underweight fuse. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Without a compliant fuse, the product may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The plug pins also do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2608-0125
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards