2024.10.29 Safety Report: Electric Soldering Iron, 908S
29 October 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Electric Soldering Iron, 908S
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Soldering Iron
Model
908S
Country of origin
China
Product description
An electric soldering iron with a digital multi meter and black power supply plug in a black and orange zip up bag.
Carton identifiers
UK11482BK-42PCS, UK11480BU-15PCS, M010000000005340084 and B0400000001200048971
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it supplied with a noncompliant plug. The plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363, and allows the user to access live pins when plugging the plug into the socket. Additionally, the fuse did not contain any granular filler, meaning it may not operate when required under fault conditions, presenting a risk of fire.
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.
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