Safety warning Serious risk 25 September 2025

Electric Hot Plate

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Electric Hot Plate
Photo: official notice
Affected
An electric hob with attached wall plug.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse does not meet dimensional requirements.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hobs/Cooktops
Plug model D09
Other product identifiers B040000000129702 5640, WI43895358, M010000000006126296, N0. 538
Country of Origin China
Product Description An electric hob with attached wall plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362. This means that under fault conditions, the fuse may fail to prevent fire and/or explosion.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0193

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 25 September 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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