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HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold on Amazon safety warning over a fire risk

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Product Safety Report for Pet Heating Pad presenting a risk of fire and electric shock.

  • HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold on Amazon: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 28 Nov 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold on Amazon: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 28 Nov 2024

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold on Amazon

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • KTK15-1
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B0CFFMH6SS

What to do now

HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold on Amazon has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.

  1. Unplug it and do not charge it again.
  2. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
  3. The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
  4. Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.

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 (2411-0108). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Pet Heating Pad presenting a risk of fire and electric shock.

The risk

The product presents a high risk of fire as it is fitted with only basic insulation. Under fault conditions, the insulation may break down causing internal components to overheat, causing a fire. Additionally, accessible metal parts could become live. If the user then touched the product, they would receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Action taken

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Advice to consumers

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification: 2411-0108

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

A heated pad for pets with rabbit decoration, supplied with wall plug.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold on Amazon been reported?

HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad 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 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?

Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not 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 HR Huare Technology Pet Heating Pad sold on Amazon sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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