United KingdomThe affected product is the Marco Paul Electric Hot Water Bottle (grey plush hand‑warmer with separate plug‑in adaptor), identified as Marco Paul, item number MP24, model HK‑380, barcode 5056713212730. It was recalled because it presents a serious risk of electric shock and a fire risk due to poor external build quality and poor connections to the microswitch, and it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; the product has been destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Marco Paul Electric Hot Water Bottle presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Personal Warming/Massaging (Powered)
Brand: Marco Paul
Item Number (on box): MP24
Model (on label): HK-380
Barcode: 5056713212730
Manufacturer: Pingyang County Huaiken Electric Appliance Factory
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Grey plush hand-warmer with separate plug-in adaptor.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0088
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the external build quality is poor, and the user may access live parts. The product also has poor quality connections to the microswitch, with crimps not capturing the entire conductor, presenting a risk of fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The product has been destroyed.
The official notice
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