Product Safety Report: Meat Grinder (2604-0088)
Product Safety Report for Meat Grinder presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Meat Grinder
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and is fitted with a counterfeit fuse.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Meat Grinders/Mincers (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Plug model | LP-60L - STGD |
| Other product identifier | RVG15096-251127-0001-583 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A silver and black meat grinder with detachable top and an attached wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and may not make a secure connection with the socket. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. The plug is also fitted with a counterfeit fuse link which does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions. Improvements are required to product documentation and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0088
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards