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ELPINE Plug-In Heater — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockDec 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: ELPINE Plug-In Heater — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: ELPINE Plug-In Heater — 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 heating element could be accessed with minimal force. The plug face also did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, exposing users to an electric shock hazard when unplugging, or plugging in, 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

The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Small circular black room heater with remote control.

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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