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L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt recalled over an electric shock risk
Product recall for L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt presenting a risk of electric shock.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- BX-1208300
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- Sold in TKMaxx and Homesense stores between October and November 2022.
What to do now
The hazard with L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers.
- Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
- Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2212-0057). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt presenting a risk of electric shock.
The risk
TK Maxx are recalling the product due to a safety issue which could cause an electric shock. The plug and power supply do not meet required safety standards.
Action taken
TKMaxx have recalled the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
TK Maxx have recalled the product from end users. For more information, please see: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall-lab-cryo-belt .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0057
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Cryo belt supplied in white packaging marked L(A)B with a black charger market with the model number BX-1208300
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Questions
Why has L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt been recalled?
The hazard with L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and sold between 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 now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was L(A)B Cryo Fat Loss Belt sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
