United KingdomA heater lamp with a wall plug, labelled UK REP – Sea&Mew Accounting Ltd and identified by RVG1033-250804-0002-49 / PL048309-049, originating from China, is affected. It was found to present a high risk of fire because the fuse is incorrectly rated and the earthing terminals lack secondary securing measures, and it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Heat Lamp presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Lighting equipment - Light Sockets
Product Identifiers: RVG1033-250804-0002-49, PL048309-049, Product labelling: UK REP – Sea&Mew Accounting Ltd
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A heater lamp with wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0054
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the fuse is incorrectly rated, and the earthing terminals are not secured with secondary securing measures. If a fault were to occur whilst the product is plugged in, the fuse will not be able to provide adequate protection, resulting in a fire. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
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
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