United KingdomALEENFOON Caregiver Pager (brand ALEENFOON; model AF-HJ; batch AF-HJ-008; Amazon ASIN B08RJCR6T9) — a caregiver pager with an SOS buzzer and a chiming plug — is affected. Authorities rejected the import and removed the Amazon listing after finding the plug does not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements and can’t make a secure connection, which could cause the plug to overheat and ignite, creating a serious fire risk. Stop using the product immediately and contact the seller for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for ALEENFOON Caregiver Pager presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Communication and media equipment – Pagers
Brand: ALEENFOON
Alternative Product Name (Instructions Only): TZ-80X Personal/Elderly Safety Alarm
Model: AF-HJ
Batch: AF-HJ-008
Amazon ASIN: B08RJCR6T9
Amazon Product Identifiers: X001ANQ0F3, FBA15LN2H9MRU000002 & 1, Mixed SKU: P1-B2
Product Description: A caregiver ‘pager’ device with an SOS buzzer and a chiming plug.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2608-0033
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the socket. Over time, this could lead to the plug overheating and igniting, causing a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend that you stop using this product immediately and contact the seller for redress.
The official notice
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