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Wax Warmer, YSM-5005A sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonJan 14, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Wax Warmer, YSM-5005A sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because of the lack of protection from access to live parts. As the product is inadequately earthed, the insulation can break down during normal use, meaning the metal parts accessible to the consumer become live due to the fault. Unaware of this fault, the consumer may touch the item and receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the borderand destroyed. This 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 wax warming electronic device 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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