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Latest Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Notices (August 23rd)

Product Recall - ElectriQ CD10L Dehumidifier (2408-0029)

Product Recall for ElectriQ CD10L Dehumidifier presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: ElectriQ CD10L Dehumidifier

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as there may be a manufacturing defect on the circuit board.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Dehumidifer
BrandElectriQ
ModelCD10L
Serial numbers prefixed with2209, 2301 or 2302
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionWhite 10 litre laundry dehumidifier.
Product Report and ImageLink to Product Report and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as there may be a manufacturing defect on the circuit board. This may result in it overheating and causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Owners should unplug and stop using this product immediately.

For more information go to, https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/help-and-advice/product-support/product-safety-notices. Appliances Direct can also be contacted via:

  • email: productsupport@appliancesdirect.co.uk
  • telephone: 01484 621 458.

Additional information

PSD number: 2408-0029

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report - JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners sold via eBay (2407-0151)

Product Safety Report for JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners sold via eBay

Hazard: The vacuums present a serious risk of electric shock as they were supplied with 3-pin ‘clover’ style plugs which do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363.

Corrective action: The products have been destroyed.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaner
BrandJOVS
ModelsCB60-3B and CB90-3
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionTwo models of high power wet and dry vacuum cleaners in grey and yellow and grey and red. One model has a 60L capacity and the other has a 90L capacity.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The vacuums present a serious risk of electric shock as they were supplied with 3-pin ‘clover’ style plugs which do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. Clover-style plugs are unfused, and due to the dimensions of the plug pins, it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket. The instructions supplied were deemed inadequate and there were no warnings marked on the product or packaging.

The vacuums do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The products have been destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2407-0151

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Recall - Fantasy Wireless charging pad supplied with a Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) branded accord player (2406-0131)

Product Recall for Fantasy Wireless charging pad supplied with a RNIB branded accord player presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Fantasy Wireless charging pad supplied with a RNIB branded accord player

Hazard: The Fantasy Wireless charging pad presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that it can overheat. The accord player is NOT affected by the safety issue.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Wireless charger
BrandFantasy
Barcode8436012831370
SKUDH472
Batch number104444
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionA black and red circular wireless charging pad. The product is supplied with a RNIB branded accord player. The accord player is NOT affected by the safety issue and can still be charged with a wired connection using USB C port on the top of the device.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The Fantasy Wireless charging pad presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that it can overheat. The accord player is NOT affected by the safety issue.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The wireless charging pad has been recalled from end users.

Consumers in possession of the wireless charging pad are advised to stop using the product immediately and use a wired connection to charge their device. Affected consumers have been contacted by RNIB and will automatically receive a replacement device, as well as a stamped addressed envelope to return the affected charging pad.

For further information or assistance in relation to this recall, please contact RNIB via telephone at 0303 1239999, or via email at helpline@rnib.org.uk.

Additional information

PSD number: 2406-0131

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What to do next?

If you have any of these affected products we recommend you stop using them immediately. 

Please follow the corrective action notes for each of the products accordingly.