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WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonFeb 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit 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, with no granular filler in the product’s fuse. Under fault conditions, the protective earthing mechanisms may not activate and the product may overheat and ignite. Additionally, the design of the product allows access to live metal parts, which would give the user an electric shock. 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

Kit for soldering, including a soldering iron, instructions and accessories.

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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