Complaint
The series features saleable items made from salvaged waste.聽 In this edition, parts from a 1930s brush-cutter was used to make a desk lamp which the commentary said had been 鈥渢ested to comply with all UK safety standards鈥.聽 On the basis of previous correspondence with the 麻豆官网首页入口, a viewer complained that it had not been tested to the appropriate standard, and that the item might have the effect of encouraging dangerous imitation.
Outcome
In view of the rarity of the salvaged item in this instance, the ECU saw little likelihood of imitation, but accepted that the claim of compliance with safety standards was inaccurate.聽 It had been made on the understanding that the lamp could be classed and tested as second-hand, but the Chartered Trading Standards Institute does not regard re-purposed items incorporating an electrical element as second-hand for regulatory purposes, and different tests are required.
Partly upheld
Further action
All electrical items made on the programme will be tested to ensure they comply with the relevant standards.