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Heat Lamp 323N sold via eBay — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireSold on eBayFeb 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Heat Lamp 323N sold via eBay — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Heat Lamp 323N sold via eBay — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the product’s plug had a counterfeit fuse which was not supplied with any granular filler and which was too short and small. If a fault was to occur, the fuse would not function which could lead to a fire. The plug also did not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, with the lengths of the live, neutral and earth pins too short. The product requires improvements to markings, labelling and documentation and does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

Lamp with a large lampshade and red bulb. Includes power supply

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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