Why was the Marco Paul electric hot water bottle destroyed in the UK?

What the device is

A grey plush hand-warmer with a separate plug-in adaptor. Item MP24, model HK-380, barcode 5056713212730. Made by Pingyang County Huaiken Electric Appliance Factory in China. Trading Standards reference 2608-0088.

How the construction fails

The external build quality is poor. A user may access live parts. Microswitch connections use crimps that do not capture the entire conductor, creating a fire risk. The report states the product presents a serious risk of electric shock. Both hazards stem from the same manufacturing defects.

What the regulation requires

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 set the legal baseline for powered warming devices sold in Great Britain. The Marco Paul bottle does not meet those requirements. The measure type recorded is destruction of the product. The corrective action taken is that the product has been destroyed.

What this means for anyone who bought one

The report says the product has been destroyed but does not say how many units reached consumers, whether any injuries occurred, or what recall process exists for units already in homes. The notification came from a local trading standards team. The PSD reference is 2608-0088. If you own a grey plush hand-warmer with item number MP24 and model HK-380, the official record shows the product fails the safety regulations and has been destroyed.