Product Safety Report: Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck (2511-0058)
Product Safety Report for Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck presenting a risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Furniture – Blankets/Throws (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Model | D60100 |
| Other product identifiers | RVG1033-250804-0002-6, PL048309-006 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A powered warming wrap-style pad for the shoulders and neck. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362. The fuse is underweight and the length is below the minimum permitted tolerance. A compliant 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 and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0058
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards