Product Safety Report: Electric Shoe / Boot Dryer (2601-0189)
Product Safety Report for Electric Shoe / Boot Dryer presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Electric Shoe / Boot Dryer
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because it was supplied with a plug that does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Combination Clothes Washer/Dryers |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wenzhou Yiging Crafts Co Ltd |
| Model | YQ-806 |
| Product carton identifiers | RVG4042-251008-0007-27, PO5825092430006, HG-K47601 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | An electric shoe and boot dryer with attached wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because it was supplied with a plug that does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and has no capacity for a fuse. The plug pins are too short and too close to the periphery of the plug. If a fault were to occur, the plug could overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to the products documentation, markings and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0189
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards