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Hortitera Ultrasonic Insect Killer — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-10-04

Hazard: This product presents a high risk of fi…

Hortitera Ultrasonic Insect Killer, high fire risk due to ISOD sheathing

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-04
Retailer	Amazon
Model identifiers	Amazon Identifier: FBA15J9NS197U000003
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard description	This product presents a high risk of fire because the item has been sheathed with a ISOD (Insulated Shutter Operating Device). The plastic collar can catch on and damage the socket contact, meaning over time, the socket is damaged by the earth pin. This can cause the plug/socket to overheat and ignite, causing a fire.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2409-0115
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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