United KingdomHairdryer model LD-330, a styling hairdryer with attached wall plug, identified by carton identifiers IC950351251009660, 921555291788, 950351-T50 and 7016801. It was recalled because the plug fuse filler does not meet BS 1362 requirements, meaning the filler is absent and could cause the plug to overheat and/or explode, presenting a high risk of fire; labelling and marking also require improvements. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Hairdryer, LD-330 presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair - Styling (Powered)
Model: LD-330
Product carton identifiers: IC950351251009660, 921555291788, 950351-T50, 7016801
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A styling hairdryer with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0310
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire because the plug fuse does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are required to product labelling 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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