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Toaster Oven BH-003 — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireJan 21, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Toaster Oven BH-003 — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a high risk of fire as the plug face does not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and will not make a secure connection with the socket. The fuse also does not contain a ballast and is counterfeit. In the event of a surge in power, the plug may overheat and/or explode. The product also poses a risk of electric shock as metal tongs are provided for removal of toast. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (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

A small toaster oven with attached wall 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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