Safety warning High risk 4 August 2025

Steam Cleaner

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Steam Cleaner
Photo: official notice
Affected
A black and white steam cleaner with black 3-pin plug.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of fire as it is missing a thermal fuse and therefore has no overtemperature protection.
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 – Steam cleaner
Model TC-SC-002
Product identifiers M010000000006461366, SS500012000529185161.
Country of Origin China
Product Description A black and white steam cleaner with black 3-pin plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as it is missing a thermal fuse and therefore has no overtemperature protection. This may result in the product overheating and catching fire. In addition, the plug supplied does not have a valid BSI Kitemark licence number and is deemed to be counterfeit. Some documentation and markings were not present.

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: 2507-0059

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

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