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Sewing Machine UFR-738 sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayAug 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Sewing Machine UFR-738 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 as the plug pins are too close to the plug periphery and do not comply with the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The user could touch the pins while removing or inserting the plug, potentially leading to electric shock. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling. 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. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A small-scale sewing machine with multiple thread settings, accessories and a product 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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