United KingdomThe Walee Wax Heater (brand Walee), model RWH015, is affected; it is a white wax heater with a purple lid and purple markings. It was recalled because poor-quality soldering and wires soldered directly to components can make the unit become live and give an electric shock, the plug fuse is counterfeit and lacks the required ballast risking overheating or explosion, and the product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Walee Wax Heater presenting a risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Hair Removal (Care)
Brand: Walee
Model: RWH015
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: White wax heater with purple lid and markings.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0094
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to other components. This could lead to the product becoming live during use, and giving an electric shock to the user. The plug fuse also does not contain a ballast and is deemed counterfeit. A compliant fuse with ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Without this, the plug may overheat and/or explode. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
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 destroyed at the border.
The official notice
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