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Product Safety Report: 3000w Water Immersion Heater (2504-0042)

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Published13 May 2025

The hazard

Product Safety Report for 3000w Water Immersion Heater presenting a risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: 3000w Water Immersion Heater Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as a consumer can easily access live parts. Corrective action: 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 information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Portable Immersion Heater eBay Item Number 186341790238 Product packaging identifiers ZL201520861011.9, A-103 GB4706.77-2008, GB4706.1-2005, 0668-3961177, 0668-3961188, AC220v Country of Origin Unknown 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. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF 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. Corrective action 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). Additional information PSD notification number: 2504-0042 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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