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Fume Extractor XF-180 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockFeb 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Fume Extractor XF-180 — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Fume Extractor XF-180 — electric shock 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 electric shock as, over time, the earthing protection could break down causing the product to become live. If the user were to touch the accessible metal parts, they could receive an electric shock. The product was also fitted with a non-UK plug. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Fume extractor 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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