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I.B.N. Steam Nail Gel Removal Machine sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonMar 25, 2024
Photo from the official notice: I.B.N. Steam Nail Gel Removal Machine sold via Amazon — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: I.B.N. Steam Nail Gel Removal Machine 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 high risk as during testing the insulation between the input and output circuits broke down when a 2.92kV test voltage was applied to the circuits. If the product were to fail during use, this could cause the metal parts of the product to become live and give the user an electric shock. The instructions were considered to be inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A black and white nail gel removal machine with a black UK 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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