Challenge. upright electric fan heater. — fire risk
Hazard
The product poses a serious risk of fire because elements on some units have been found to distort in use and can touch the casing. As a consequence, the casing can melt and the element may come into contact with any surface the heater is placed on and a fire can occur.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.4 incidents where customers saw flames inside the unit have been reported.
Measures taken
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers — Other
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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