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Electric Nail File Drill recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Electric Nail File Drill sold via TikTok presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Electric Nail File Drill could overheat or catch fire.
- 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.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2506-0155). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Electric Nail File Drill sold via TikTok presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
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 product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers should stop using this product immediately and contact the TikTok seller or TikTok Shop Customer Service team to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2506-0155
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black electric nail file sold in a pink box with Mercedes 2000 on the front. “Colour: w12595286” appears on the listing but not on product packaging.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Electric Nail File Drill been recalled?
Electric Nail File Drill 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was Electric Nail File Drill sold?
The notice names TikTok Shop. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
