Product Safety Report: KKTect Hot Air Gun sold via Amazon (2308-0074)
Product Safety Report for KKTect Hot Air Gun presenting a high risk of fire and electric shock.
Summary
Product: KKTect Hot Air Gun sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire and electric shock as the earth connection was not connected to exposed metal parts on the front metal nozzle and there was no fuse was present to protect the product from over-current fault conditions.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hot air gun |
|---|---|
| Model | HB-A |
| Barcode | X001QQFHAN |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A green, black and grey plastic hot air gun with a black power supply cord and plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire and electric shock as the earth connection was not connected to exposed metal parts on the front metal nozzle and there was no fuse was present to protect the product from over-current fault conditions. Additionally, the plug and fuse are considered to be counterfeit as there was no approval markings or licence number and the fuse did not contain a ballast.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2308-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards