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Hotronix Heat Presses — fire risk

UK OPSSFireApr 1, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Hotronix Heat Presses — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hotronix Heat Presses — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a risk of fire, as it is possible for the electrical cabling and/or switches to overheat and become damaged. The 3500W heating plate has a serial plate rating of 15 amps but has been supplied for use in the UK with a 13amp fused plug.

Remedy

The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme. Owners should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the heat press from the power supply. Contact Stahls UK (Europe) Ltd to arrange for them to replace the power switch and circuit breakers. For further information, access the Stahls’ website at the following link: https://www.stahls.co.uk/importantsafetywarnings

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Modification programme

Product description

Commercial heat press machines for use in printing on apparel. Affected products were supplied between February 2018 and December 2024.

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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