United KingdomModundry Automatic Hand Dryer (brand Modundry), model GSQ-M-798ABS-S, sold via Amazon (identifiers include X002EBT359 and others) is a wall‑mounting hand dryer with an attached wall plug, originating from China. It was recalled because it is supplied with a non‑UK plug without a fuse link and a separate UK adaptor that failed BS 1363 dimensional requirements, presenting a serious risk of fire and not meeting the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import was rejected at the UK border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Modundry Automatic Hand Dryer sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Hand Dryers
Brand: Modundry
Model: GSQ-M-798ABS-S
Amazon product identifiers: X002EBT359, X002EBTO7B, YHE25123107910008, FBA15L8PG375U000001, FBA15L8PG375U000005, FBA15L8PG375U000006-FBA15L8PG375U000010
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A wall-mounting hand dryer with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0274
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is supplied with a non-UK plug without a fuse link. The 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. The separate UK adaptor supplied with the product also failed to meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
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 official notice
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