Safety warning High risk 12 February 2024

Mini Ironing Machine sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Mini Ironing Machine sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
20cm green travel iron with water tank in handle and spray button on top, supplied with white power cord and clover leaf style plug.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire as it is supplied with a clover-leaf style plug with no fuse.
What to do
The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product: Mini Ironing Machine sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire as it is supplied with a clover-leaf style plug with no fuse.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Mini Ironing Machine
Model DYD001
Barcode X001M7GURZ
Country of Origin China
Product Description 20cm green travel iron with water tank in handle and spray button on top, supplied with white power cord and clover leaf style plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a clover-leaf style plug with no fuse. The dimensions of the plug are insufficient, allowing the user to access live pins when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket. The lack of a fuse means the plug is not sufficiently earthed, presenting a risk of electric shock and fire under fault conditions.

The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2309-0060

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 12 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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