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Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonDec 28, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon — electric shock 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 electric shock as there is access to live parts. The product is also inadequately earthed, with no granular filler in the fuse, which could lead to a fire if there was a fault in the product or a surge in the current. The product also requires improvement 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.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Product is a soldering iron with additional accessories in a carrying case, with a 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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