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Product Recall: Pifco 2KW Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer sold by Home Bargains (2409-0045)

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Published11 September 2024

The hazard

Product recall for Pifco 2KW Convector Heater presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Pifco 2KW Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer sold by Home Bargains Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is supplied with an inappropriately rated fuse. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – electric heater Brand Pifco Barcode 40500171 Affected batches 596131, 596133, 596140, 596141, 596147, 596148, 596149 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. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF 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. Corrective action 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 Additional information PSD case number: 2409-0045 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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