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DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 sold on Amazon safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 presenting a serious risk of fire and a risk of electric shock.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 sold on Amazon
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- X001EQ199N
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- YQ-210
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- UK-210WH
What to do now
DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 sold on Amazon has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2403-0185). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 presenting a serious risk of fire and a risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the socket, it could overheat and cause a fire. The user could also receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket.
Additionally, the product’s plug contains a fuse that does not meet the requirements of BS1362. The length and diameter of the fuse were not the sizes required by the standard, and the fuse was not supplied with any granular filler to ensure safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2403-0185
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A rectangular shaped electric nail polishing machine with nail attachment, two black switches and a silver dial. Packaged in a white and purple cardboard box.
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Questions
Why has DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 sold on Amazon been reported?
DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 sold on Amazon has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was DiiDa Nail Polisher, YQ-210 sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
