latest electrical product recall and safety report

Latest Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Reports (September 20th)

Product Recall: Ann Summers Thrusting Ring Rabbit (2409-0012)

Product Recall of Ann Summers Thrusting Ring Rabbit presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Ann Summers Thrusting Ring Rabbit

Hazard: The products present a risk of injuries as it is possible for parts to detach during use.

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

Product information

TypeGadgets – Adult Toy
BrandAnn Summers
Model2008626
Barcode5050890824700
Product DescriptionPurple “rabbit” vibrator, approx. 9 inches in length with thrusting mechanism and a ring of metallic balls that internally move up and down.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk to consumers because the mechanism within it has been found to have a fault which could result in the head detaching. This could cause the user to experience injuries.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please access the Ann Summers webpage at the following link: https://www.annsummers.com/product-recalls.html

Additional information

PSD case number: 2409-0012

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report: Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77 (2409-0063)

Product Safety Report for Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a clover-leaf shaped plug.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Kitchen vacuum sealing machine
BrandFresh Vacuum Sealer
Model NumberGM-77
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionPortable vacuum packing device with packing bags and ‘clover leaf’ shaped plug.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is supplied with a clover-leaf shaped plug, which does not provide adequate protection against live parts. The product contains no fuse, and the pins are incorrectly spaced and likely to damage household sockets over time. If a consumer touches the live parts, they may receive an electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2409-0063

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product Safety Report: 4 Lamp White Spotlight (2407-0060)

Product Safety Report for 4 Lamp White Spotlight presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: 4 Lamp White Spotlight

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as live parts are separated from the user by only basic insulation.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

TypeElectrical appliances and equipment – Spotlights
Country of OriginChina
Product DescriptionAn installable spotlight with a set of bulbs included.
Product Report and ImageLink to product image and PDF

Product identifiers

ModelNo 33No 30No 35
SKUHG29482-01HG84125-02HG29482-03
Product identifierM010000000004489044 S500036000465925277M010000000004318003 S500076000469525254M010000000004273612 S500065000469525317
BarcodeB040000000117613 6461B040000000117613 6437B040000000117613 6484

Hazard

This product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is poorly constructed and bears no electrical rating information and inadequate installation instructions. Therefore, if a user were to attempt to install the appliance, it would not be installed properly or safely, posing a risk of fire were a fault to occur. Live parts are also protected by only basic insulation. If this were to fail over time, the user could access live parts and receive an electric shock.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2407-0060

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What to do next?

If you believe you have an affected product, please stop using it immediately as this will put you at serious risk.

Please follow the individual corrective action notice for each product. If no further information is given, please stop using the product and contact the supplier immediately.