United KingdomTowel Warmer RTD-23A (marked RTD-23A on the front panel) is affected. It was recalled because poor-quality internal soldering—including wires soldered directly to the PCB—and an insufficiently earthed top plate present a high risk of electric shock and the product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Towel Warmer RTD-23A presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Warming Appliances Replacement Parts/Accessories
Model: RTD-23A
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Towel warmer with RTD-23A on the front panel.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0087
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has poor-quality internal soldering, including wires soldered directly to the PCB. The top plate of the product is also insufficiently earthed. This means that if a wire becomes dislodged, the entire product may become live and shock the user. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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