Product Safety Report: Skitia Electrical Grill (2511-0128)
Product Safety Report for Skitia Electrical Grill presenting a high risk of electric shock and cuts.
Summary
Product: Skitia Electrical Grill
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug has no facilities for a fuse.
Corrective action: The goods have been seized by the local authority and are awaiting destruction.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Grills |
|---|---|
| Brand | Skitia |
| Model | 72206.01 |
| Barcode | 3800201390583 |
| Additional Identifier | BG124537141 |
| Country of Origin | Bulgaria |
| Product Description | 1600w black electric grill packaged in a white and blue box. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug has no facilities for a fuse. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating, shocking the user and/or exploding. The product also presents a risk of cuts, as it was found to have accessible sharp edges. Improvements are also required to the product marking, labelling and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The goods have been seized by the local authority and are awaiting destruction.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0128
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards