Product Safety Report: Steam Cleaner (2507-0059)
Product Safety Report for Steam Cleaner presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Steam Cleaner
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is missing a thermal fuse and therefore has no overtemperature protection.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Steam cleaner |
|---|---|
| Model | TC-SC-002 |
| Product identifiers | M010000000006461366, SS500012000529185161. |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A black and white steam cleaner with black 3-pin plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as it is missing a thermal fuse and therefore has no overtemperature protection. This may result in the product overheating and catching fire. In addition, the plug supplied does not have a valid BSI Kitemark licence number and is deemed to be counterfeit. Some documentation and markings were not present.
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 import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2507-0059
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards