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Dimplex/Dimco portable dehumidifier — fire risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsFireJan 22, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Dimplex/Dimco portable dehumidifier — fire risk

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Hazard

A component on the PCB (printed circuit board) can overheat due to contact with an internal wire and/or dust on the component causing a risk of fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (19/10/2015)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (19/11/2015)

Product description

Portable dehumidifier for use in a room. White and black unit, packaged in cardboard box.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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