United KingdomThe Electric Toothbrush Charger model WY-3757 (toothbrush charger with wall plug) sold via Amazon — identifiers X002A68Z4D, FBA15KTM0VDKU000003, SKU T0881UK-HGUK — is affected. It was withdrawn because the plug fuse is too small to meet BS 1362, creating a high risk of fire or explosion, and it fails required labelling, marking and safety regulations. The import was rejected at the UK border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Electric Toothbrush Charger, WY-3757 sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Chargers
Model: WY-3757
Amazon product identifiers: X002A68Z4D, FBA15KTM0VDKU000003
SKU: T0881UK-HGUK
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A toothbrush charger with wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0293
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse does not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS 1362. It is too small and as such cannot function properly. If there is a surge in the current or a fault with the product, the plug could catch fire and/or explode. Improvements are also required to product labelling, instructions and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed
The official notice
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