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3000w Water Immersion Heater — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayMay 13, 2025
Photo from the official notice: 3000w Water Immersion Heater — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as a consumer can easily access live parts. If the equipment as supplied is connected to the mains power supply, the exposed gaps to the live parts are visible. If a consumer inserts something conductive into the live parts they could be electrocuted. The product also presents a risk of fire and explosion as the supplied travel adaptor is marked as being fitted with a 13A fuse. Testing revealed that the adaptor and the 3-pin plug fitted to the equipment has no fuse to protect the equipment cable. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

It is recommended users stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased it from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

An orange portable immersion heater with a metal element guard, fitted with an orange power lead and an orange moulded 3-pin plug.

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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