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Electric Soldering Iron, 908S — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-10-28

Hazard: Electric shock

Electric Soldering Iron 908S poses an electric shock hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-28
Model identifiers	Model: 908S; Carton identifiers: UK11482BK-42PCS, UK11480BU-15PCS, M010000000005340084 and B0400000001200048971.
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	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.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2410-0114
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	Plug, insulation and creepage vs. rating plate; certification coverage for the exact model.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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