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Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-10-31

Hazard: Fire

Aquarium Heater Y1-25W and Y1-50W poses a fire hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-31
Retailer	Amazon
Model identifiers	SKU: DLHT-25W; Barcodes: X0020P5VGT (25W) & X0023PVTI15 (50W); Amazon product identifiers: FBA15JD7KMYVU000022
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. Under fault conditions, the product could overheat and ignite. Additionally, the plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug face, presenting an electric shock hazard. Required markings, labelling and documentation are missing.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2410-0186
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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