2026.02.09 Safety Report: Folding Washing Machine

09 February 2026

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Folding Washing Machine

Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Clothes Washers

Country of origin
China

Product description
Miniature washing machine with rubberised folding top, supplied in purple cardboard packaging.

Model
01 (Box only)

AC/DC adaptor
SM-1220

Item number
STL0140

Barcode
6987857868783

Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug pins do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the plug socket. Over time, this will damage the socket and plug, which may cause the product to overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.

Full notice

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