United KingdomMiniature Folding Washing Machine (model 01, box only) supplied in purple cardboard packaging with a rubberised folding top, item number STL0140, AC/DC adaptor SM-1220 and barcode 6987857868783 is affected. It was notified because the plug pins do not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements and cannot make a secure connection, which can damage the socket and plug and may cause overheating and fire; the product also has inadequate labelling and does not meet Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994; the import was rejected at the border and destroyed (PSD notification 2601-0327).
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for folding washing machine presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Clothes Washers
Model: 01 (Box only)
AC/DC Adaptor: SM-1220
Item Number: STL0140
Barcode: 6987857868783
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Miniature washing macine with rubberised folding top, supplied in purple cardboard packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0327
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug pins do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the plug socket. Over time, this will damage the socket and plug, which may cause the product to overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
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 destroyed.
The official notice
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