2024.01.10 Safety Report: Jigong Heat Tool (sold via eBay)
10 January 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Jigong Heat Tool sold via eBay
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment – Heat tool
Product identifiers
9939803, 921032837967, IC90624023042726001
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black heat tool with red tip
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as this sample had not been fitted with any over-temperature protection for the element. During testing, the enclosure started to melt and emit copious amounts of smoke. 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
Destruction of the product.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
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