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Mercedes2000 Manicure & Pedicure Set — burns risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsSold on eBayNov 23, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Mercedes2000 Manicure & Pedicure Set — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: Mercedes2000 Manicure & Pedicure Set — burns 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 burns as the plug on this sample did not comply with BS1363 as it had not been fitted with a fuse conforming to BS1362. The fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. The lack of protection presents a risk of overheating. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

White nail drill machine supplied in a pink packaging with a photo of the product printed

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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