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Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner safety warning over an electric shock risk

Electric shockSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner sold via Amazon and eBay presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

  • Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 12 Feb 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 12 Feb 2024

Check your product

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

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 3123091900046
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • MH-031S
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 354995659688

What to do now

An electrical fault in the design or build of Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner means it could shock the person using it.

  1. Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
  2. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
  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. 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.

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 (2401-0047). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner sold via Amazon and eBay presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the earthing arrangement was considered inadequate as the earthing terminal had not been locked against accidental loosening. Under fault conditions, the product could become live and the user receive an electric shock when touching accessible metal parts.

The instructions supplied with the product were also considered to be inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment.

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

Advice to consumers

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces (Amazon and eBay).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2401-0047

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Large ultrasonic cleaner with a digital display console and a power plug

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner been reported?

An electrical fault in the design or build of Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner means it could shock the person using it. 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 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?

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?

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 Xmoonant Ultrasonic Cleaner sold?

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

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