Product Safety Report: Yudotech Candle Warmer Lamp sold via Amazon (2312-0077)
Product Safety Report for Yudotech Candle Warmer Lamp sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
Summary
Product: Yudotech Candle Warmer Lamp sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which could cause the plug to explode from the wall.
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 – Candle warmer lamp |
|---|---|
| Model | CWL233-3 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Table lamp with timer system |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which conforms to BS 1362. If a fault were to occur with the product, the fuse does not work and therefore the plug could explode from the wall, causing a fire. There was also a single insulation mains potential wiring in contact with unearthed accessible metallic parts, presenting an electric shock hazard. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0077
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards