United KingdomElectric heating pad model D3060 by Xinle City Putian Electric Appliance Co., Ltd (controller model C3D‑X630), an electric heating pad with attached wall plug and controller. It was removed because the plug pins are inadequately sized and have a step that could damage a socket and, with repeated use, overheat and ignite; the plug also lacked the required BS 1362 fuse and the product failed marking, labelling and documentation requirements. The import was rejected at the border and the products were destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for electric heating pad presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Furniture - Blankets/Throws (Powered)
Brand: Xinle City Putian Electric Appliance Co., Ltd
Model: D3060
Controller Model: C3D-X630
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric heating pad with attached wall plug and controller.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0150
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are inadequately sized and have a step. Through repeated use, this could cause the damaged socket to overheat and the plug to ignite, causing a fire. Additionally, the plug was not fitted with a fuse link conforming to BS 1362. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation.
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 and destroyed.
The official notice
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