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Air Heater, XH-1212 sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonNov 26, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Air Heater, XH-1212 sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Air Heater, XH-1212 sold via Amazon — fire risk

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

Hazard

This product presents a serious risk of fire because the cable can overheat. The mains supply cord had excessive resistance and can become hot during use, leading to it igniting and causing a fire. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A white air heater with rose gold trim and power supply cord, packaged in white cardboard packaging.

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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