Boxo Blend Rechargeable Portable Blender
- Affected
- Portable blender available in colours white, black, pink, and blue
- The problem
- The product presents a risk of fire as testing of the blender found that some of the cells do not meet the required specification due to low voltages and failure to vent correctly under fault conditions.
- What to do
- Stop using it and contact the seller or manufacturer for a refund, repair or replacement.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Blender |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 5056384032767 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Portable blender available in colours white, black, pink, and blue |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as testing of the blender found that some of the cells do not meet the required specification due to low voltages and failure to vent correctly under fault conditions. There was also no thermal protection incorporated into the battery packs and the charging circuit did not detect overvoltage conditions and continued to charge batteries with currents much higher than the rated value.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please visit the Boxoblend Website.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0454
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 11 February 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.