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Samnate Electric Wax Warmer — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockDec 24, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Samnate Electric Wax Warmer — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Samnate Electric Wax Warmer — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Samnate Electric Wax Warmer — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Samnate Electric Wax Warmer — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock as the internal wiring ha only been fitted with basic insulation and is in contact with the accessible metal enclosure. Furthermore, internal wiring passed through a metal plate, which did not have rounded edges, and no bushing was provided. It is possible for the insulation to wear away and the wire to come into contact with the accessible metal closure, causing it to become live and give the user an electric shock. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product was rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Black wax heater aroma diffuser with black electrical lead and incorporated switch, packaged in white cardboard box

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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