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Diafield Heat Gun sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Diafield Heat Gun sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Diafield Heat Gun sold via Amazon — fire 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 fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of BS 1363 as the pins are too short and the sleeved pins have a distinct step, which could cause damage to the socket. Over time if the pins wear down, the connectors on the socket could overheat and the plug could catch fire and burn the user. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Green hand-held heat gun with black power supply cord, supplied in brown cardboard packaging.

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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