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Fan Heater XH-1201 (2401-0052 and 2402-0098) — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireMar 5, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Fan Heater XH-1201 (2401-0052 and 2402-0098) — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fan Heater XH-1201 (2401-0052 and 2402-0098) — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the overheat protection device was not fixed, and would not function when required. This could cause the product to overheat and ignite under fault conditions. The plug also had pins with a distinct step between the sleeve and the metal parts which could cause damage to the socket and undue wear and tear to the sleeve over time. Additionally, the fuse did not contain any ballast, which is required for the proper functioning of the fuse under fault conditions, thereby presenting a risk of fire. The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

White oval-shared fan heater with gold rim and black grating, supplied with black power supply cord and three-pin plug in white cardboard packaging.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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