Product Safety Report: Electric Toothbrush Charger, WY-3757 (2601-0293)
Product Safety Report for Electric Toothbrush Charger, WY-3757 sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Electric Toothbrush Charger, WY-3757
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse does not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS 1362.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Chargers |
|---|---|
| Model | WY-3757 |
| Amazon product identifiers | X002A68Z4D, FBA15KTM0VDKU000003 |
| SKU | T0881UK-HGUK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A toothbrush charger with wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse does not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS 1362. It is too small and as such cannot function properly. If there is a surge in the current or a fault with the product, the plug could catch fire and/or explode. Improvements are also required to product labelling, instructions and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0293
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards