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Jebo Pond Steriliser safety warning

The recall concerns the Jebo Pond Steriliser (brand Jebo), model UV-H18 — an ultraviolet aquarium/pond steriliser with wall plug and power supply fitted with a non-UK two-pin plug. It was recalled because it presents a high risk of fire and electric shock and lacks a valid Declaration of Conformity and required markings and warnings. The import was rejected at the UK border and the product has been destroyed.

What's being recalled

Product Safety Report for Jebo Pond Steriliser presenting a high risk of fire and electric shock.

Type: Pet care and pet accessories - Aquarium Aids/Accessories

Brand: Jebo

Model: UV-H18

Country of Origin: China

Product Description: Ultraviolet aquarium pond steriliser with wall plug and power supply.

How to identify it

PSD notification number: 2512-0235

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

The hazard

The product presents a risk of fire and electric shock as it is fitted with a two-pin plug which is not permitted for sale in the UK. If a consumer plugs the product into a UK socket, they may receive an electric shock and/or the plug may overheat, leading to fire. The product is also not supplied with a valid Declaration of Conformity or the required markings and warnings.

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.

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