2024.01.10 Safety Report: Wax Dissolving Lamp (sold via Amazon)
10 January 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Wax Dissolving Lamp (sold via Amazon)
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Wax dissolving lamp
Amazon carton identifiers
X001QU52VN, X001TC6Y3X, FBA15HDB6NT8U000003
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black lamp for melting wax candles
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as it is fitted with a counterfeit fuse which may not protect the product from potentially catching fire and injuring the user. The product also failed the electric strength test and there was a single insulation mains potential wiring in contact with unearthed accessible metallic parts, presenting an electric shock hazard to the user. 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 at the border.
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