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Walee Wax Heater — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-05-29
Hazard: Electric Shock and Fire

Walee Wax Heater, electric shock and fire hazard

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-05-29
Model identifiersModel: RWH015
CategoryElectrical Appliances and Equipment
HazardElectric Shock and Fire
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to other components. This could lead to the product becoming live during use, and giving an electric shock to the user. The plug fuse also does not contain a ballast and is deemed counterfeit. A compliant fuse with ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Without this, the plug may overheat and/or explode. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
Non-complianceElectrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
RemedyThe import has been destroyed at the border.
Recall number2604-0094a
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces 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 productsCell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involvedUK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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