United KingdomA steam cleaner, model YX-602 (carton identifiers 1154563 and OCC087652350017), with attached power cord, wall plug and additional nozzles is affected. It was found to present a serious risk of fire because the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and a risk of electric shock because accessible metal parts can become live, and it does not meet UK electrical safety regulations. The import was rejected at the border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Steam Cleaner presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Steam Cleaners
Model: YX-602
Product Carton Identifiers: 1154563, OCC087652350017
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A steam cleaner with attached power cord and wall plug. The product also comes with additional nozzles as accessories.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0174, 2608-0189
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, without granular filler the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The product also presents a risk of electric shock as accessible metal parts can become live during use.
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 and destroyed.
The official notice
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