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Nail Steamer sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonNov 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Nail Steamer sold via Amazon — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Nail Steamer 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 of electric shock as there are inadequate internal connections within the adaptor, meaning that whilst in use, the vibration of the item can cause a wire to become loose. This could cause the wiring to short circuit, or accessible metal parts to become live. The consumer may then touch the item during use and receive an electric shock. The plug pins did also not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers. 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 and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A steam-operated polish remover with wall adaptor.

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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