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Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on TemuMar 5, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu — 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 poor quality of the external build could allow the front grill to become live under conditions of normal use. The instruction manual supplied with the product did not contain the required warnings and the product did not have required markings. The packaging of the product stated that the voltage of the product was 220V, which does not include the UK nominal voltage and is not suitable for connection to the UK mains network. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by Temu. Temu have contacted affected customers directly. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Black and white portable space heater with brass handle.

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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