Britons who shop at Amazon warned as household product poses 'serious risk of electric shock'
Britons have been issued an important safety alert
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Britons have been issued an important warning as an Amazon product has been deemed unsafe to use.
The Waterpik Nano Plus Dental Water Flosser presents a risk of electric shock due to a flaw with the product.
Waterpik Nano Plus Dental Water Flosser sold via Amazon
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Dental Water Flosser
Brand: Waterpik
Model: WP-320UK
Production period: December 2022 to January 2024
Batches: All batches affected - 230106AU, 230409AU, 230110AU, 240110AU, 240111AU, 230109AU
Barcode: 073950304207
Country of Origin: China
Product description: White counter-top water flosser with built in water reservoir
;The product presents a serious risk of electric shock'
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned Britons: "The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is a design flaw in the power adapter, featuring a connector not resistant to water ingress.
"Water ingress could occur at the housing around the printed circuit board assembly, causing an electric shock.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The product has been recalled from end users."
Britons who have purchased the product should stop using it immediately.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2408-0080
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product recalls must be taken very seriously to ensure your safety. Britons were recently warned that a children's toy poses a "serious choking risk".
The OPSS told affected Britons: "Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children."
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