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Food Dehydrator SMX-01 — burns risk

UK OPSSMedium riskBurnsMay 4, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Food Dehydrator SMX-01 — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: Food Dehydrator SMX-01 — burns risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of burns as the plug fitted to this sample did not comply with BS1363. 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. Should a fault occur, the plug can explode from the wall and if the user is near the product or is using the product, they may receive burns. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

Remedy

Recall of the product from end user by Super Smart Services.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Food Dehydrator with changeable temperature gauge, as well as an attached power plug

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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