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60W Wood-Burning Pyrography Kit sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayApr 25, 2025
Photo from the official notice: 60W Wood-Burning Pyrography Kit sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: 60W Wood-Burning Pyrography Kit sold via eBay — electric shock 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 electric shock because the user can easily access the internal live parts. These parts include poor-quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB. If the product is plugged into the mains power supply, the user could receive an electric shock. In addition, the plug supplied with the product does not meet labelling requirements and is fitted with a counterfeit fuse. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Wood pyrography tool supplied with a black power cable and plug, and other attachments. Supplied in a zipped plain black case with yellow piping border.

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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