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Sapir fan heater — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMay 8, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire because: - during testing with a locked motor rotor, the plastic turbine of the fan ignites after 18 seconds, - the appliance is not fire resistant and the fire does not go out 30 seconds after flame extinction; and a risk of electric shock because the wires of the supply cord have a cross-sectional area of 0.75 mm² which is less than the requirement (1.0 mm²).The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

A heater with a built-in fan for use in bathrooms. Technical parameters: 2000W, 230V~, 50Hz; with marking for class II protection against electric shock.

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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