2024.01.10 Safety Report: LED Vape Shop Sign
12 January 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
LED Vape Shop Sign
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - LED sign
AC / DC adapter model
CFQX-1250
Country of origin
China
Product description
Neon LED sign of a hand holding a vape. The product has an AC / DC plug with wall socket.
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is fitted with a cloverleaf plug and did not have the facility for a fuse link. The plug does not meet the minimum measurement requirements and does not comply with BS1363. These types of plugs can also cause damage to electrical sockets which may also lead to internal sparking. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
© 2024 itsa Ltd.