Product Safety Report: Toothbrush Charger WY-3757 sold via Amazon (2511-0273)
Product Safety Report for Toothbrush Charger WY-3757 presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Toothbrush Charger WY-3757 sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers |
|---|---|
| Model | WY-3757 |
| Amazon Product Identifiers | X002A68Z4D, FBA15KTM0VDKU000003 |
| SKU | T0881UK-HGUKT0881UK-HGUK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A toothbrush charger with wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362. This means that if there was a surge in current or a fault, the fuse may fail to operate as intended, causing the plug to explode and/or catch fire. Improvements are also required to the product marking, labelling and documentation.
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0273
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards