United KingdomA small electric household sewing machine (model SM-505A, item number STL0044) with multiple accessories and settings is affected. The plug pins do not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements, which can cause a poor fit, damage, overheating and a risk of fire; the import was rejected at the border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Household Sewing Machine presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Sewing/Knitting Tools (Powered)
Model: SM-505A
Item Number: STL0044
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A small electric sewing machine with multiple accessories and settings.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0421
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug pins do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As a result, the plug may not fit securely into a socket, causing damage over time and leading to overheating and a fire.
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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