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RAINBEAN Electric Kettle sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonDec 28, 2023
Photo from the official notice: RAINBEAN Electric Kettle sold via Amazon — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the 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 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.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Black electric kettle with protruding wood-effect handle with power supply cord and plug, packaged in black 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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