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MXBAOHENG Chinese Medicine Pot sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonAug 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: MXBAOHENG Chinese Medicine Pot sold via Amazon — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the plug is a ‘Clover leaf-style’ plug and does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As the plug does not have a fuse, under fault conditions the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The user could also receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

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

An electric kettle for simmering herbs. Product is supplied with a black power cord and cable.

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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