Glue gun
| Alert Number | SR/00240/25 |
| Brand | Waizhiua |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 17 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The plug pins are too close to the periphery of the plug. Users can receive an electric shock from accessible live parts when plugging or unplugging the plug from the socket. Moreover, the earth pin is sheathed, so it does not contact the earth in the socket properly. The plug is a ‘clover-style’ plug, which provides insufficient protection against the risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 03/12/2024
Product Description
A small plastic hot glue gun with a wall plug attached. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: X001YS4687).