Product Safety Report: Heat Lamp (2511-0054)
Product Safety Report for Heat Lamp presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Heat Lamp
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Lighting equipment - Light Sockets |
|---|---|
| Product Identifiers | RVG1033-250804-0002-49, PL048309-049, Product labelling: UK REP – Sea&Mew Accounting Ltd |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A heater lamp with wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the fuse is incorrectly rated, and the earthing terminals are not secured with secondary securing measures. If a fault were to occur whilst the product is plugged in, the fuse will not be able to provide adequate protection, resulting in a fire. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
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: 2511-0054
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards