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Portable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and U-Buy — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on AmazonSold on eBaySold on FruugoDec 30, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Portable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and U-Buy — electric shock 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 electric shock as the plug face did not meet the dimensional and constructional requirements of the standard. The product power level was less than stated on the packaging. The supply voltage requirements stated were not compatible with the UK power network and it is assumed the product it is not for the UK market. The product should require tools to access live/hazardous parts, but it was possible to remove the grill by hand. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces – Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and U-Buy

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Portable electric heater 500W UK plug timer + remote control digital display

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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