Product Safety Report: Veme Hair Removal Device and Adapter V401 (2310-0200)

Product Safety Report for Veme Hair Removal Device and Adapter V401 presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Veme Hair Removal Device and Adapter V401

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug dimensions do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard. The user could therefore touch live pins when inserting plug into socket and may receive an electric shock.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair removal device
Device model number V401
Adapter model number BSG048A-1204000UK
Country of Origin China
Product description White and pink plastic hair removal device with white power adapter and three-pin plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the distance between the live pins and the edge of the plug is too short. A user could access the live pin when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket, and receive an electric shock.

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 case number: 2310-0200

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 12 April 2024