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High Pressure Air Compressor — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireDec 28, 2023
Photo from the official notice: High Pressure Air Compressor — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as earthing arrangements are insufficient. The product is supplied with a counterfeit fuse, which did not contain a ballast, and may not operate as required in the case of a fault in the product or a surge in the current. The voltage is also stated to be 220V which may not be suitable for the UK mains supply. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Blue high pressure air compressor with black power supply cord and 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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