Safety warning Serious risk 31 August 2025

MXBAOHENG Chinese Medicine Pot sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of MXBAOHENG Chinese Medicine Pot sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
An electric kettle for simmering herbs. Product is supplied with a black power cord and cable.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is fitted with a ‘Clover leaf-style’ plug, which does not have a fuse.
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 – Kettles (powered)
Brand MXBAOHENG
Amazon Product Identifiers X0022H6TOX, FBA15K9DQVYCU000004
Country of Origin China
Product Description An electric kettle for simmering herbs. Product is supplied with a black power cord and cable.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the plug is a ‘Clover leaf-style’ plug and does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As the plug does not have a fuse, under fault conditions the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The user could also receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket.

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: 2508-0123

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 31 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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