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Pifco 2KW Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer sold by Home Bargains — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireSep 11, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Pifco 2KW Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer sold by Home Bargains — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire because some batches have been found to have mixed fuse sizes. Some units are carrying a 5 AMP fuse which means there is a risk of overheating when the heater is on full power and damage could be caused to the plug/socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

This product has been recalled from end users. Owners of affected products should stop using the product immediately and remove it from the main power supply. For more information, including instructions on returning the product for a full refund, please access the Home Bargains recall page at the following link: https://help.homebargains.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/15788603317394-PIFCO-Convector-Heater-with-Turbo-and-Timer

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Free standing turbo convector heater. Affected units were sold through Home Bargains and Quality Save stores between 1st November 2023 and 12th December 2023.

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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