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Marco Paul Electric Hot Water Bottle — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockAug 17, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Marco Paul Electric Hot Water Bottle — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the external build quality is poor, and the user may access live parts. The product also has poor quality connections to the microswitch, with crimps not capturing the entire conductor, presenting a risk of fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Grey plush hand-warmer with separate plug-in adaptor.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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