Product Safety Report: Leafless Hair Dryer (2610-0107)
Product Safety Report for Leafless Hair Dryer presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Leafless Hair Dryer
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the connections to the on/off switch are inadequate, and include wires soldered directly to the PCB with no secondary means of restraint.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Dryer |
|---|---|
| Plug | DONGGUAN UBILL |
| Manufacturer (cable) | Dongguan Ubill Electrical Co.,Ltd |
| Counterfeit | Yes |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Grey and pink hair dryer. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the connections to the on/off switch are inadequate, and include wires soldered directly to the PCB with no secondary means of restraint. The plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the socket. The plug fuse is also counterfeit and does not contain a ballast. In the even of an electrical fault, the product may overheat and could catch fire. Improvements are also required to the product’s markings, warnings and instructions.
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 and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0107
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards