Product Safety Report: Multifunction Blender Robots (2509-0220)
Product Safety Report for unbranded multifunctional blender base presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Multifunction Blender Robots
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Kitchen/Cooking Accessories - Kitchen Blending Appliances |
|---|---|
| Brand | Unbranded |
| SKU | 18852957 |
| Additional Identifiers | GT1UK, RV000013-250516-0005-244, D60863057-154 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | An electronic red kitchen blender with detachable pouring cup. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler and does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
There is also no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0220
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards