The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Charger supplied for use with Polishing Machine KI7612
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Buffers / Polishing Machines (Automotive)
Model
KI7612
Charger model
GA-126080
Other product identifiers
M010000000005067499, B0400000001277006192
Country of origin
China
Product description
A car buffing or polishing machine with wall plug and 12V battery
Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as it is fitted with a plug with an incorrectly rated fuse. Under fault conditions, this could cause the plug and/or product to overheat and ignite, causing a fire. Additionally, the transformer has insufficient creepage and clearance distances, and does not meet the insulation requirements for Class II equipment. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.