United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Safety Report for SOKANY 4-in-1 Corded Bagless Vacuum Cleaner presenting a risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Brand: SOKANY
Model: SK-3378
eBay ID: 387535403242
eBay listing name: Vacuum Cleaner 4 IN 1 Corded Bagless Lightweight Stick Upright Handheld Floor
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Corded upright vacuum cleaner supplied with cleaning attachments.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2610-0069
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the supply cord was found to have a cross-sectional area below the minimum requirement specified by the relevant standard. The product has a rated current of 8.7A, requiring a conductor cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm². However, testing identified a measured cross-sectional area of only 0.472 mm². Undersized conductors may overheat during normal use, which could lead to the product catching fire. Improvements are also required to both the product markings and warnings.
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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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