Product Safety Report: Hairdryer sold via Amazon (2310-0233)
Product Safety Report for Hairdryer sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Hairdryer sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the endcaps of the product’s fuse were insecurely fixed, and the fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hairdryer |
|---|---|
| Model | D087 |
| Amazon product identifiers | X001U6Z18P, FBA15H5XLRCVU000020 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Pink and grey hairdryer with a wall plug |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the endcaps of the product’s fuse were insecurely fixed, and the fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler. This meant that, if fault conditions were to occur, the fuse could not protect the product from potentially catching fire and injuring the user. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0233
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards