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Wax Warmer, YSM-5005A — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-01-14

Hazard: Electric shock

Wax Warmer YSM-5005A for electric shock hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-01-14
Retailer	Amazon
Model identifiers	Model: YSM-5005-A; Amazon product identifiers: X00203TYP5, FBA15JF7KN30U000005.
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because of the lack of protection from access to live parts. As the product is inadequately earthed, the insulation can break down during normal use, meaning the metal parts accessible to the consumer become live due to the fault. Unaware of this fault, the consumer may touch the item and receive an electric shock.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2501-0001
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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