United KingdomXapigo Pet Hair Dryer sold via Amazon (model ZF‑YC‑C‑04, ASIN B0CKDPZJZV; product IDs FBA15KLHGQHHU000123, X001VQHY6N) is affected. It was notified as presenting a high risk of fire because the mains supply cord had excessive resistance so if placed on charge it could overheat over time and catch fire; some required documentation and markings were also missing and the product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Xapigo Pet Hair Dryer presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Dryer
Brand: Xapigo
Amazon ASIN: B0CKDPZJZV
Model: ZF-YC-C-04
Product Identifiers: FBA15KLHGQHHU000123, X001VQHY6N
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A pet hair dryer with power supply and multiple attachments.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0257
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the as the mains supply cord had excessive resistance. As a result, if the product is placed on charge, it could overheat over time and catch fire, potentially causing injuries and property damage. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
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 and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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