Alert Number: 2112-0301

Product Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Wax Warmer

Product Identifiers: Barcode: X001BFDX4V Other product identifiers: Samnate UK Lamp, 1/13

Country of Origin: Hong Kong

Counterfeit: Unknown

Risk Level: Serious

Risk Description: This product poses a serious risk of electric shock as the internal wiring ha only been fitted with basic insulation and is in contact with the accessible metal enclosure. Furthermore, internal wiring passed through a metal plate, which did not have rounded edges, and no bushing was provided. It is possible for the insulation to wear away and the wire to come into contact with the accessible metal closure, causing it to become live and give the user an electric shock. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective Measures: This product poses a serious risk of electric shock as the internal wiring ha only been fitted with basic insulation and is in contact with the accessible metal enclosure. Furthermore, internal wiring passed through a metal plate, which did not have rounded edges, and no bushing was provided. It is possible for the insulation to wear away and the wire to come into contact with the accessible metal closure, causing it to become live and give the user an electric shock. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Online Marketplace: The product was rejected at the border and destroyed.

Notifier: Office for Product Safety and Standards