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 and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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 and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0273
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards