The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Electric Welding Machine, MIG-270
Type
Machinery - Welding / Blow Torches (Powered)
Model
MIG-270
SKU
EBHOME-010-LHUK-NEW
Product carton identifiers
3113, OJT2601193113U003
Country of origin
China
Product description
An electric welding machine with attached wall plug and accessories
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The pins were found to be inadequately sized. Over time, they may become worn down and damaged. It was also found that consumers can access the live parts of the plug without the use of tools as the side panel could be opened. Improvements are also required to the products documentation, warnings and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.