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Portable Fan Heater sold via GroupOn — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockFeb 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Portable Fan Heater sold via GroupOn — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug is not securely attached to the body of the heater and can be freely moved by hand, potentially giving the consumer access to live parts. The product does not comply with BS 1363 as the length and disposition of the neutral and live pins were not within the required limits. The product was also missing required documentation and markings and the instructions were poorly translated and typed in English. The product does not meet the requirements of Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

We recommend owners to stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (GroupOn).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Programmable Space Heater with LED display with direct plug-in to electrical socket, small remote control and instructions manual.

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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