United KingdomMini Folding Washing Machine DKS1202, a miniature white portable washing machine sold on Amazon (ASINs X0029JWQGT, B0F23MZ25N; SKU 10LGree-UKDF-LSH), is affected. It presents a serious fire risk because the plug’s live and neutral pins are too short and too close to the plug periphery, which could cause an insecure connection, overheating and/or explosion; documentation and marking are also deficient and it fails relevant UK safety regulations. Imports were rejected at the border and destroyed and the Amazon listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Mini Folding Washing Machine DKS1202 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Clothes Washers
Model (on adaptor): DKS1202
Amazon identifiers: X0029JWQGT – B0F23MZ25N
Amazon listing name: Portable Washing, Machine,11L Small Travel Washing Machine With Spin Dryer Function, Underwear 45db Ultra Quiet for Baby Clothes 45 dB Low Noise with Three Hangers Travel/Camping
Product carton identifiers: X0029JWQGT, FBA15KP3HMH6U000028
SKU: 10LGree-UKDF-LSH
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Miniature white portable washing machine.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0090
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins are too short and close to the periphery of the plug. This could lead to the plug failing to make a secure connection with the socket, 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 (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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