2023.08.22 Safety Report: Diafield - Heat Gun (sold via Amazon)
22 August 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Diafield Heat Gun sold via Amazon
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Heat Tool
Brand
Diafield
Country of origin
China
Product description
Green hand-held heat gun with black power supply cord, supplied in brown cardboard packaging.
Model number
L-988, 1-TL14UK01
ASIN
B0B5FYTP6H
Product identifiers
X001LDBJ9J, FBA15GQXJBNJU000006, SKU: BGJ-TL14UK01.
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of BS 1363 as the pins are too short and the sleeved pins have a distinct step, which could cause damage to the socket. Over time if the pins wear down, the connectors on the socket could overheat and the plug could catch fire and burn the user.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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