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Product Safety Report: Mr Heat Fan Heater sold via Amazon (2411-0124)

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Published18 December 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Mr Heat Fan Heater presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Mr Heat Fan Heater sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins do not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Fan Heater Brand Mr Heat Model Number KPT-150 0596YL Barcode 5060117378503 Amazon Product Identifier X00239BBLL Country of Origin China Product Description Black electric fan heater with wall plug. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of fire as the plug pins did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, as the height of the live and neutral pin sleeves exceeded the maximum. This could damage or weaken the contacts in the socket. When a different plug is inserted to that socket it may not make satisfactory contact and cause arcing or sparking, leading to a risk of fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2411-0124 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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