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Feet Warmer, FY-HWJB68 sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonNov 27, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Feet Warmer, FY-HWJB68 sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Feet Warmer, FY-HWJB68 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 because it is inadequately earthed. The plug is fitted with an ineffective fuse which does not contain a sufficient granular filler to operate as needed. If an electrical fault occurs in the appliance/power supply, the poor-quality fuse will not function as required, potentially causing the product to overheat and ignite. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. 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

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

An electric foot warming blanket with wall plug and control for timing and temperature.

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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