Safety warning Serious risk 9 August 2024

Food Dehydrator, SMX-01 sold via eBay

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Food Dehydrator, SMX-01 sold via eBay
Photo: official notice
Affected
Food Dehydrator with changeable temperature gauge, as well as an attached power plug.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
What to do
The products have been destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Food dehydrator
Model SMX-01
Product identifiers: Numbers on carton EZ1160996A1 M010000000002326828 Ds016562293098901580 RVG536-220703-001-2033
Country of Origin China
Product Description Food Dehydrator with changeable temperature gauge, as well as an attached power plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Additionally, the internal fixings within the product were insecure, which could lead to overheating.

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

Corrective action

The products have been destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2309-0130

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 9 August 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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