Safety warning Serious risk 7 July 2026

Electric Shoe / Boot Dryer

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Electric Shoe / Boot Dryer
Photo: official notice
Affected
An electric shoe and boot dryer with attached wall plug.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire because it was supplied with a plug that does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
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 – Combination Clothes Washer/Dryers
Manufacturer Wenzhou Yiging Crafts Co Ltd
Model YQ-806
Product carton identifiers RVG4042-251008-0007-27, PO5825092430006, HG-K47601
Country of Origin China
Product Description An electric shoe and boot dryer with attached wall plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because it was supplied with a plug that does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and has no capacity for a fuse. The plug pins are too short and too close to the periphery of the plug. If a fault were to occur, the plug could overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to the products documentation, markings and instructions.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2601-0189

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 7 July 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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