Safety warning Serious risk 19 April 2024

Yangzi instant water heating faucet, YZJR-J08B

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Yangzi instant water heating faucet, YZJR-J08B
Photo: official notice
Affected
An electric home-use faucet for heating water.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the faucet’s fuse does not meet the requirements of BS1362.
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 – Instant water heating faucet
Brand Yangzi
Model YZJR-J08B
SKU M010000000004051899
Country of Origin China
Product Description An electric home-use faucet for heating water.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the faucet’s fuse does not meet the requirements of BS1362 as it features poorly secured end caps and had no granular filler to ensure safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. The length and diameter of the fuse were both less than required. Additionally, the product was identified as having an input current of 15 A, which is too large for the 13 A rated plug supplied with the appliance. The instructions were considered to be inadequate as they were not in a language easily understood in the country in which the product was supplied. Some of the required 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 case number: 2401-0051

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 19 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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