Safety warning Serious risk 17 January 2025

Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 & 5002 sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 & 5002 sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
A pink large wax warmer for home use with scented melts.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is a lack of protection from access to its live parts.
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 – Wax Warmer
Model WAX-5001 and WAX-5002
Amazon product identifiers X0021OL857, FBA15JH42NY0U000061
SKUs FBA-DOUK-M…WH00020-UK, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00021-UK, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00013-BK, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00013, FBA-DOUK-M, WH00012, FBA-DOUK-M…WH00012-BK
Country of Origin China
Product Description A pink large wax warmer for home use with scented melts.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is a lack of protection from access to its live parts. As the product is inadequately earthed and does not notify the consumer in the instructions, the insulation could break down during use. This then means that the metal parts accessible to the consumer become live, giving the consumer an electric shock were they to touch them.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The product has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0003

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 17 January 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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