Extreme Heat fan heater/heat convector — fire risk (0444/07)
Hazard
The heater had been constructed such that the elements are in contact with the live input terminal on the selector switch. This resulted in the elements being live even when the switch was in the off position and the fan not working. As soon as the heater was plugged in, the elements rapidly heated to red-hot. Surrounding plastics ignited and the heater caught fire.
Measures taken
- Voluntary recall from consumers — Other
Product description
Small fan heater 2000 W, marked extreme heat, packaged in blue and white 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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