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Product Safety Report: Steam Cleaner, YX-602 (2608-0174)
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⚠ What You Should Do
The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall Details
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, without granular filler the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The product also presents a risk of electric shock as accessible metal parts can become live during use.
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.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, without granular filler the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire. The product also presents a risk of electric shock as accessible metal parts can become live during use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.