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Cup Heater Coffee Mug Warmer Timer Heating Coaster sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AliExpressNov 23, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Cup Heater Coffee Mug Warmer Timer Heating Coaster sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Cup Heater Coffee Mug Warmer Timer Heating Coaster sold via AliExpress — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there was insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the live and neutral input circuits. The equipment does not meet the expected mechanical requirements to ensure persons, domestic animals and property are not endangered as no cord anchorage was fitted. The mains plug also did not meet the marking and dimensional requirements and the mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which conforms to BS 1362. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Mains powered blue mug warmer fitted with a fixed mains supply cord and a US 2 pin plug. The item was supplied with a 3-pin travel adaptor.

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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