Batch BeaconUK recalls and safety alerts

Product safety reportOPSS

Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301 safety warning over a fire risk

Fire or overheatingSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301 presenting a serious risk of fire.

  • Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 22 Dec 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 22 Dec 2023

Check your product

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

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • DKS-301
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • OC0000016770274

What to do now

Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301 could overheat or catch fire.

  1. Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
  2. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
  3. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
  4. 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

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.

If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2309-0058). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301 presenting a serious risk of fire.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is fitted with a cloverleaf plug, which does not comply with BS 1363. The plug has no fuse, and the supply cord has an insufficient cross-sectional area. If there was a fault with the product, or a surge in electrical current, the plug may spark and catch fire. These types of plugs can also cause damage to electrical sockets which may also lead to internal sparking. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

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

Action taken

The import has been rejected at the border.

Advice to consumers

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2309-0058

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

A black and dark green electric grill with a timer and power supply plug.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301 been reported?

Simple Electric Grill, DKS-301 could overheat or catch fire. 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?

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?

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

Related notices