United KingdomQ3 Nail Dust Collector sold via Amazon (model Q3; identifiers X0026FWQ5H, FBA15KP79MH8U000002 & 1; SKU BOKE-SH-0FJHQAA000001-FBA) is an electric nail dust-collecting vacuum with AC adaptor supplied in black cardboard packaging. It was recalled because creepage and clearance distances are insufficient and the live and neutral pins are too short and close to the plug periphery, which could cause the plug to fail to make a secure connection, overheat and/or explode. The import was rejected at the UK border and destroyed and the Amazon listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Q3 Nail Dust Collector presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Nails - Accessories (Powered)
Model: Q3
Product identifiers: X0026FWQ5H, FBA15KP79MH8U000002 & 1, SKU: BOKE-SH-0FJHQAA000001-FBA.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Electric nail dust collecting vacuum with AC adaptor supplied in black cardboard packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0249
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the creepage and clearance distances are insufficient. 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 etc. (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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