United KingdomThe affected product is the Zhongshan Baiquan Electrical Tech MG‑M2 meat grinder (white mincer/grinder for meat and vegetables), model MG‑M2 (identifiers M010000000005781922, B040000000131008). It was recalled because the supplied plug has a counterfeit fuse and lacks a granular filler, creating a high risk of fire as the absence of a correctly rated fuse could cause the plug to overheat and/or explode; documentation and marking are also inadequate. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for meat grinder presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Meat Grinders/Mincers (Powered)
Manufacturer: Zhongshan Baiquan Electrical Tech Company Limited
Model: MG-M2
Additional Identifier: M010000000005781922, B040000000131008
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: White mincer/grinder machine intended for meat and vegetables.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0241
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire because the supplied plug has a counterfeit fuse and has not been supplied with a granular filler. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking
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.
The official notice
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