Product Safety Report: Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater (2403-0079)
Product Safety Report for Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the distance between the live pin and the edge of the plug face is too short.
Corrective action: Owners are recommended to stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – fan heater |
|---|---|
| Model | 500W |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Unbranded black and white fan heater designed to plug directly into wall socket. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. The distance between the live pin and the edge of the plug face was too short, meaning users could touch live pins while plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
Owners are recommended to stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2403-0079
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product Safety Report: Power Charger AL1115 CV (2401-0154)
Product Safety Report for Power Charger presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Power Charger AL1115 CV
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there is inadequate protection against accidental contact between the primary and secondary windings.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Battery charger |
|---|---|
| Model | AL1115 CV |
| Barcode | X001633XVL |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Battery charger with black plastic base unit with white lettering, cable and 3 pin UK plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there is inadequate protection against accidental contact of the primary and secondary windings due to the poor build quality of the transformer. The product also requires improvements to markings and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2401-0154
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do next?
If you believe you have an affected product, please stop using it immediately. Then please follow the corrective action notice. If this isn’t followed you will be putting yourself at risk.
