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Leader Pro Soldering Iron sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonFeb 5, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Leader Pro Soldering Iron sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

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Hazard

This product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the product did not require tools to access the live parts, leaving them easily accessible. If the user plugs the product in, it may develop a fault due to being inadequately fused. Due to the easy access of the live parts, the fault with the product may then lead to a fire, or the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed. This listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black soldering iron with adjustable heat settings.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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