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Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockAug 28, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. The distance between the live pin and the edge of the plug face was too short, meaning users could touch live pins while plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

Owners are recommended to stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Unbranded black and white fan heater designed to plug directly into wall socket.

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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