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High Efficiency Fan Heater sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireSold on AmazonJan 14, 2025
Photo from the official notice: High Efficiency Fan Heater sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: High Efficiency Fan Heater sold via Amazon — 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 as the plug fitted to the main supply cord is fitted with an unsafe fuse which does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. If the consumer were to use this power supply, an electric fault could occur and the fuse may explode. Additionally, the mains supply cord had excessive resistance. The product does not meet the expected mechanical requirements to ensure persons, domestic animals and property are not endangered as no cord anchorage was fitted. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

White fan heater with black vents.

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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