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WaxRhyed Soldering Iron Kit sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayApr 7, 2025

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has a counterfeit fuse and plug. There was no approval markings or licence number, the fuse did not contain a ballast, and the product’s plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The external build quality was found to be poor as live parts could be accessed by hand, so a consumer may receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased it from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

The kit is supplied in a black plastic material case with a yellow border and includes a variety of different items, including a blue coloured soldering iron fitted with a black three pin 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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