Safety warning Serious risk 15 January 2026

HD229 DVD Player

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of HD229 DVD Player
Photo: official notice
Affected
A DVD player with remote and wall plug.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug has no fuse, and the plug face 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 Communication and Media Equipment – DVD Players/Recorders
Model HD229
Other Product Identifiers G17153-F1949837724, RVG17153-250910-0001-1147
Country of Origin China
Product Description A DVD player with remote and wall plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug has no fuse, and the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.   

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 import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2601-0188

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 15 January 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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