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Amazing Tour Wax Warmer Pro Wax 100 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockJan 3, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Amazing Tour Wax Warmer Pro Wax 100 — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Amazing Tour Wax Warmer Pro Wax 100 — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Amazing Tour Wax Warmer Pro Wax 100 — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock as it has basic insulation in contact with accessible live parts, which could lead to the product being made live under fault conditions. The plug also did not meet the requirements of the relevant standard BS 1363, including the lack of compliant live and neutral screws. The plug’s fuse was also noncompliant with the relevant standard BS 1362. The product also required improvements to labelling, markings and instructions. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

White plastic bodied wax warmer, with brand name depicted on the front, purple plastic lid and round metal inlet tray. Supplied in blue/purple cardboard box with picture of the product depicted on the front.

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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