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Product Recall: Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu (2402-0315)

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Published5 March 2024

The hazard

Product Recall for Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the poor quality of the external build could allow the front grill to become live under conditions of normal use. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Temu. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Convection Heater Model Number FS007 Barcode 1057965707 Product Number PO-210-05665009132153080 Country of Origin China Product Description Black and white portable space heater with brass handle. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the poor quality of the external build could allow the front grill to become live under conditions of normal use. The instruction manual supplied with the product did not contain the required warnings and the product did not have required markings. The packaging of the product stated that the voltage of the product was 220V, which does not include the UK nominal voltage and is not suitable for connection to the UK mains network. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users by Temu. Temu have contacted affected customers directly. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu). Additional information PSD number: 2402-0315 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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