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YQing Inflatable Snowman sold via Amazon and Alibaba — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonMay 23, 2023
Photo from the official notice: YQing Inflatable Snowman sold via Amazon and Alibaba — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: YQing Inflatable Snowman sold via Amazon and Alibaba — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the safety and installation instructions do not state that the product is for indoor use only. If the product is used outdoors, the user may experience an electric shock when turning the product off. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Inflatable snowman with internal lights and 3-pin 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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