Product Safety Report: Handheld Clothes Steamer LM-2401 (2601-0061)

Product Safety Report for Handheld Clothes Steamer LM-2401 presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Handheld Clothes Steamer, LM-2401

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug 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 – Steam Cleaners
Model LM-2401
Product Carton Identifiers RVG8926-250828-0001-6 NM-GSYD
Country of Origin China
Product Description Portable handheld garment clothes steamer with attached wall plug.
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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The height of the live and neutral pin sleeves are below the minimum permitted tolerance, which means it may not make a secure connection with the socket. This could cause the plug to overheat and catch fire.  

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 and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2601-0061

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 30 January 2026