The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Charger Base for Electric Toothbrush, HYC3757A sold via TikTok
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers
Barcode
911014169366
Model
HYC3757A (listing states 3757)
Additionalidentifier
C1049697-1001533
Countryoforigin
China
Productdescription
A white charging base for electric toothbrushes
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it has loose connections, which may overheat and cause a fire. The plug is incorrectly marked 13A but is fitted with a 3A fuse.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Correctiveaction
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the TikTok seller for redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).