United KingdomElectric Welding Machine model MIG-270 (SKU EBHOME-010-LHUK-NEW; carton identifiers 3113, OJT2601193113U003) is affected — an electric welding machine with attached wall plug and accessories, made in China. It was removed because the mains plug pins do not meet BS 1363 dimensions and can wear or allow access to live parts, creating a high risk of electric shock; documentation and warnings also do not meet legal requirements. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Electric Welding Machine, MIG-270 presenting a risk of electric shock.
Type: Machinery - Welding/Blow Torches (Powered)
Model: MIG-270
SKU: EBHOME-010-LHUK-NEW
Product carton identifiers: 3113, OJT2601193113U003
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric welding machine with attached wall plug and accessories.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0195
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The pins were found to be inadequately sized. Over time, they may become worn down and damaged. It was also found that consumers can access the live parts of the plug without the use of tools as the side panel could be opened. Improvements are also required to the products documentation, warnings and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and 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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