Product Safety Report: HD229 DVD Player (2601-0188)
Product Safety Report for HD229 DVD Player presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: HD229 DVD Player
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug has no fuse, and the plug face does not meet dimensional requirements.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Communication and Media Equipment – DVD Players/Recorders |
|---|---|
| Model | HD229 |
| Other Product Identifiers | G17153-F1949837724, RVG17153-250910-0001-1147 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A DVD player with remote and wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug has no fuse, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. 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 product documentation and marking.
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0188
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards