EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
Wax heater “Pro-Wax 100” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00029/25
Summary
The product mains plug is not fitted with an adequate fuse link. Should an electrical fault occur, the fuse can explode from the wall, causing a fire.The product is also insufficiently insulation, which makes live parts accessible. The user can therefore receive and electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
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Product
Wax heater
- Name / model
- Pro-Wax 100 · RH008
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Wax heater with a black base and a pink plastic cup. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product mains plug is not fitted with an adequate fuse link. Should an electrical fault occur, the fuse can explode from the wall, causing a fire.The product is also insufficiently insulation, which makes live parts accessible. The user can therefore receive and electric shock. 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: 20/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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