The Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) has issued a warning to anyone who has this hot water bottle to stop using them immediately
A popular hot water bottle has been pulled from shelves as urgent health warnings have been issued. The Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) is urging anyone who owns the item to cease using it straight away.
Southern Arbor Electric Rechargeable Hot Water Bottles were available on the TikTok Shop, but the product presents a serious fire hazard. The item lacks thermal protection, which is designed to prevent overheating.
Consequently, the hot water bottle has been recalled from purchasers, reports the Express.
The listing has also been taken down from the widely-used TikTok Shop. The OPSS stated: “The product presents a serious risk of fire because there is a lack of thermal protection to prevent overheating when it is subject to misuse.
“As there are no supplied instructions, it is possible that no water will be added to the product, and whilst it is plugged in and charging, it may ignite whilst the user is not present, causing harm to consumer and home.
“Additionally, the adaptor supplied with the product has incorrectly sized pins and does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.”
The product recall affects the electric rechargeable hot water bottle from brand Southern Arbor. It is the model QM-01 and has the barcode 69615846554.
The serial number is 54513127286. Due to the risk the product presents, it has been recalled.
“Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress,” the OPSS stated.
“The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok Shop).” TikTok Shop is a feature of the social media app that allows users to purchase products directly within the platform.
Products can be sold through shoppable videos, livestreams and the dedicated Shop section. Just like Amazon and eBay, the TikTok Shop is a marketplace of items sold by third parties and not the social media platform itself.
Last week, the Office for Product Safety and Standards recalled baby soother clips from high street chain Primark. The straps are used to keep dummies or soothers close to babies by attaching them to their clothes or bib.
However, the Primark Baby Bear and Balloon Soother Clips were recalled due to a choking risk.
