Elta Heizlüfter fan heater — suffocation & fire risk

Hazard

If the air supply is restricted, the product being covered or similar, the thermal cut-out and the temperature limiter do not react and fail to shut the fan heater down. The fan heater will consequently overheat, causing fire and by standers to asphyxiate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2-30:

Measures taken

• Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (07/06/2024)
• Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (15/02/2024)

Product description

White plastic fan heater with dimensions 23 x 11 x 26 cm; 800 g. 240 VAC, temperature regulation by thermostat, 2 000W, two heating levels and a cooling level, automatic safety shut-down and thermal element to protect against overheating