Nail Steamer — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-11-06

Hazard: Electric shock

Nail Steamer poses electric shock risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-11-06
Retailer	Amazon
Model identifiers	Model Number: A-LMH220704 (product); Model Number: 1220 (adaptor); Amazon product identifiers: X001W9ETWL, FBA15JD9TGG6U000012.
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there are inadequate internal connections within the adaptor, meaning that whilst in use, the vibration of the item can cause a wire to become loose. This could cause the wiring to short circuit, or accessible metal parts to become live. The consumer may then touch the item during use and receive an electric shock._x000D_ The plug pins did also not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2411-0014
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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