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HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold via Amazon — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireElectric shockSold on AmazonNov 28, 2024
Photo from the official notice: HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold via Amazon — fire & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold via Amazon — fire & 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 fire as it is fitted with only basic insulation. Under fault conditions, the insulation may break down causing internal components to overheat, causing a fire. Additionally, accessible metal parts could become live. If the user then touched the product, they would receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. 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.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A heated pad for pets with rabbit decoration, supplied with wall 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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