Multiple Amazon items recalled as they pose a 'serious' or 'high' risk of fire
The Office for Products Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a series of recalls for the potentially dangerous products.
Amazon shoppers have been warned over a few potentially dangerous products recently. The Gov.uk website has issued a series of recalls for items that may pose either a "serious" or "high" risk of fire.
The Office for Products Safety and Standards (OPSS) has found that household and clothing items sold via the online marketplace have been pulled after they did not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
One popular heated jacket from iHEAT is said to pose the highest risk due its "poor construction" and non-sufficient protections against thermal runways. The design of the power supply plug is also said to "expose the user to live parts."
Due to the "serious" risk of fire to wearers, the OPSS has advised that shoppers "stop using the product immediately" and get in touch with the distributor. Meanwhile, Amazon is said to have pulled the jacket from its website as a response.
Three other lamps have also been found to present a "high risk of fire" due to the chord anchorage that, over time, will fail to prevent the movement of the supply cords, leading to strain on the components and and connections.
The internal wires on all of the household items were also found to possibly detach and cause a short circuit/overheating, leading to a fire. As a result, all the affected lamps from both brands have been "rejected at the border and destroyed."
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The Daily Record has contacted Amazon for a comment regarding the recalls and safety issues. Below, we have provided identifying details for each of affected product so shoppers to check if they have purchased them.
iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women
ASIN number: B08JGLLVCF
Risk level: Serious
Why has it been recalled?
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protections to prevent against thermal runaway. Additionally, the power supply is fitted with a noncompliant plug, with the plug pins too close to the edge of the plug face, exposing the user to live parts.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
HHMTAKA Table Lamp with white lamp shade
Model type/reference: HMT-C50
Amazon product identifier: FBA15JYHRBXU000098
Risk: High
Why has it been recalled?
The product presents a high risk of fire due to the lack of cord anchorage. Over time, this will fail to prevent movement of the supply cord, leading to strain being placed on the components and connections.
Internal wires may detach and cause a short circuit/overheating, leading to a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Mucher Bedside Table Lamps with patterned shades
Why have they been recalled?
The product presents a high risk of fire due to the lack of cord anchorage. Over time, this will fail to prevent movement of the supply cord, leading to strain being placed on the components and connections.
Internal wires may detach and cause a short circuit/overheating, leading to a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
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