Product Safety Report: MDHL Lithium Battery Car Pressure Washer (2507-0011)
Product Safety Report for MDHL Lithium Battery Car Pressure Washer presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: MDHL Lithium Battery Car Pressure Washer
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as hte plug face and pins do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Pressure Washers (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | MDHL |
| Charger Model | ZFY-2120A |
| SKU | CTK5321-01-02 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Lithium battery powered car pressure washer. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug face and pins do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. This can cause the pins to wear down unevenly over time or become damaged during use. Damaged or worn pins can overheat and shock the user. The product also features poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2507-0011
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards