OPSS Serious Electrical appliances equipment
Product Safety Report: Bauer Electric Hot Water Bottle (2412-0084)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2412-0084
Reason for the recall
- The products presents a serious risk of fire as the plug is fitted with an inappropriately rated fuse.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandBauer
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Bauer Electric Hot Water Bottle
- Brand
- Bauer
- Name / model
- CHB-006
- Category
- Electrical appliances equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Bauer Electric Hot Water Bottle
- Hazard: The products presents a serious risk of fire as the plug is fitted with an inappropriately rated fuse.
- Corrective action: The manufacturer is warning consumers of the risk. A warning notice has been issued with instructions to replace the fuse, or return the item to the retailer for a refund.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Hot Water Bottle
- Brand
- Bauer
- Model
- CHB-006
- Item Number
- 38930
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Pink rechargeable electric hot water bottle supplied in white cardboard packaging with an image of the product on the face.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug is fitted with a 13-amp fuse, instead of the 3-amp fuse required for this type of product. A 13-amp fuse could allow too much current to flow, potentially leading to overheating and fire if the product draws more power than intended.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
- Corrective action
- The manufacturer is warning consumers of the risk. They have issued a warning notice with instructions for the fuse to be replaced or the option to return the item to the retailer for a refund.
- For further information, users should contact the distributor via email at afterservice@benross.com or telephone on +44 (0) 1518 327 600.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2412-0084
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The manufacturer is warning consumers of the risk. A warning notice has been issued with instructions to replace the fuse, or return the item to the retailer for a refund.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Hot Water Bottle
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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