United KingdomA Multi-Functional Blender — a multi-functional food blender/processor with attached wall plug, 5 litre capacity, in cartons marked 5L01-5L12 (origin China; PSD notification 2512-0224) — is affected. It was notified because blades can remain spinning and accessible when the processor is open, risking hand injuries, and it is fitted with a counterfeit, underweight fuse that could cause the plug to overheat or explode; it does not meet UK safety regulations. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Multi-Functional Blender presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Kitchen/cooking accessories - Kitchen Blending Appliances
Product Carton Identifiers: 5L01-5L12
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A multi-functional food blender or processor with attached wall plug. 5 litre capacity.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0224
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the blades could still be spinning and accessible when the processor is open. The consumer may be able to place food into the processor while the lid is removed and injure their hands.
The product is also fitted with a counterfeit and underweight fuse. 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 & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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