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Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonOct 31, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W 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 risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Under fault conditions, the product could overheat and ignite. Additionally, the plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug face, presenting an electric shock hazard. Required markings, labelling and documentation are missing. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

An aquarium tank electric heater.

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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