Product Safety Report: Leafless Hair Dryer (2601-0115)
Product Safety Report for Leafless Hair Dryer presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Leafless Hair Dryer
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet dimensional requirements.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair-Styling (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Model | YM42 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Leafless hair dryer with attached wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.  Â
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0115
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards