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GFC Louver TCP Remote-Controlled Pedestal Fan — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-08-09

Hazard: Fire

GFC Louver TCP Remote-Controlled Pedestal Fan has a fire hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-08-09
Retailer	eBay
Model identifiers	Model: GFC-LPF; Input: 220-240V 50/60Hz 80W
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding._x000D_ The product was also a missing clear, understandable set of instructions that will ensure safe and correct assembly, installation and maintenance.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2308-0035
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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