Product Safety Report: Electric Toothbrush Charger, WY-HX6100 sold via Amazon (2601-0306)
Product Safety Report for Electric Toothbrush Charger, WY-HX6100 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Electric Toothbrush Charger, WY-HX6100 sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug face does not met the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, and the fuse link is below the minimum permitted tolerance.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers |
|---|---|
| Model | WY-HX6100 |
| Product Identifiers | X002G1NU5V, FBA15L327LMYU000012 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | White electric toothbrush charger. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug face does not met the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, and the fuse link is below the minimum permitted tolerance. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to the product marking, labelling and documentation.
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0306
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards