United KingdomPortable fan heater model ML-9001 sold via Amazon (identifiers X002D6WWSN, FBA15KTWRR47U000005) with an attached wall plug, originating from China. It was recalled because the plug does not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements and the ISOD pin is too short, creating a serious electric shock risk and breaching UK electrical and plugs & sockets regulations. Imports were rejected at the border and the product destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Fan Heater presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Adaptors (Electrical).
Model: ML-9001
Amazon Product Identifiers: X002D6WWSN, FBA15KTWRR47U000005
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Portable fan heater with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0255
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and the ISOD pin is too short. This means the product does not make a secure connection with the socket and does not provide adequate earthing protection.
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
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)