Product Safety Report: Travel Iron (2509-0196)
Product Safety Report for Travel Iron presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Travel Iron
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the 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 - Ironing Boards (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Model | HT-258B |
| Product identifiers | B040000000129702 0353, M010000000006472354, WI43895358, No 9 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A travel iron with wall plug attached. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362. This means that under fault conditions, the fuse may fail to prevent fire and/or explosion.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0196
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards