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Lexxa car cabin heater — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 15, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock due to the fact that there is not sufficient electrical insulation. At the bending test when rotating the complete cable around a mandrel with diameter 32 mm at 35±2 °C temperature, it shows cracks both at the sheath and at the insulation such that the wires of the conductors are accessible. The cable shall withstand the bending test without showing any cracks.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60811.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Cabin car heater with plastic enclosure and rubber mains cord.

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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