Product Safety Report: SREMTCH Soldering Iron Kit MH2001 (2506-0121)
Product Safety Report for SREMTCH Soldering Iron Kit MH2001 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: SREMTCH Soldering Iron Kit MH2001
Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the mains plug does not meet the dimensional and marking requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Soldering/Brazing Irons (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | SREMTCH |
| Model | MH2001 |
| SKU | UKLCD001 |
| Amazon product identifiers | X0019DDK89, FBA15K5NNSZ0U000003 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A soldering iron with wall plug supplied in green carry case with soldering accessories. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as the mains plug does not meet the dimensional and marking requirements of BS 1363. The fuse link is also below the minimum permitted tolerance and may not function properly. This means that the product may not cut off electricity under fault conditions. This may result in the appliance overheating and catching fire. Some of the required documentation and markings are not present.
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 destoyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2506-0121
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards