United KingdomThe affected product is an electronic massage mat, model HX-1220 (item number STL0141) with an attached wall plug, originating from China. It was recalled because the adaptor is insufficient: the plug is too small and the live and neutral pins are too close to the periphery, so the plug may overheat and ignite, presenting a serious fire risk; it also lacks warnings or adequate instructions and does not meet required UK safety regulations. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for massage mat presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/Sports Equipment - Sports Mats/Carpets
Model: HX-1220
Item Number: STL0141
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electronic massage mat with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2602-0056
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is powered by an insufficient adaptor. The plug for the product is too small and the live and neutral pins are too close to the periphery of the plug. If there is a surge in the current or a fault with the product, the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. There are also no warnings or adequate instructions.
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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