Product Recall – Electric Soldering Iron Model 908S
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.
Product Identifiers Model: 908S
Carton identifiers: UK11482BK-42PCS, UK11480BU-15PCS, M010000000005340084 and B0400000001200048971.
Product Description : An electric soldering iron with a digital multi meter and black power supply plug in a black and orange zip up bag.
Country of :Origin China
Recall via gov.uk
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