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Kingfisher electric heater — burns & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockSep 9, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Kingfisher electric heater — burns & electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:·         A live wire may come into contact with the metallic heated plate and melt.·         Sharp edges can be found within the appliance, which could cause damage to the internal wiring. ·         The earth terminal is not adequately secured and could come loose. ·         The back plastic plate does not have sufficient resistance to ignition.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Product description

1200W halogen heater.

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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