Product Safety Report: Timiyou Air Heater MST-1212 (2511-0157)
Product Safety Report for Timiyou Air Heater MST-1212 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Timiyou Air Heater MST-1212
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Air Heaters - Portable |
|---|---|
| Brand | Timiyou |
| Model | MST – 1212 |
| Product identifiers | X0024QZ32B, SKU T7023_G_UK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A portable air heater with wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. 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 under fault conditions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0157
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards