EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Air compressor / Air pump “Air Compressor Pump for Inflatable Training Mat” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02246/25
Summary
The 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug does not have the facility for a fuse link. If a fault occurs during use, the plug can overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Air compressor / Air pump
- Name / model
- Air Compressor Pump for Inflatable Training Mat · SS906
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- A black electric air compressor/pump fitted with a black ‘clover’ style plug. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug does not have the facility for a fuse link. If a fault occurs during use, the plug can overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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