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Mini Waffle Maker sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Mini Waffle Maker sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Mini Waffle Maker 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 it is inadequately earthed and poorly constructed. There were no secondary fixings fitted to the earth terminals to prevent from accidental loosening, and the product was identified as reaching excessive temperatures in normal use. Under fault conditions, the wiring can overheat and ignite. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. 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

Red mini waffle maker with black power supply cord, packaged in white cardboard packaging with an image of the product on the face.

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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