Product Safety Report: Steam Cleaner, YX-602 (2608-0174)
Product Safety Report for Steam Cleaner presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
Summary
Product: Steam Cleaner, YX-602
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 | Electrical appliances and equipment - Steam Cleaners |
|---|---|
| Model | YX-602 |
| Product Carton Identifiers | 1154563, OCC087652350017 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A steam cleaner with attached power cord and wall plug. The product also comes with additional nozzles as accessories. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, without granular filler the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The product also presents a risk of electric shock as accessible metal parts can become live during use.
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: 2608-0174, 2608-0189
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards