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Product Safety Report: Portable Desktop Fan Heater Z14 (2402-0107)

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Published25 March 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Portable Desktop Fan Heater Z14 presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Product: Portable Desktop Fan Heater Z14 Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is possible for the internal wiring to melt, overheat and ignite. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Portable Desktop Fan Heater Model Z14 SKU HTR-B19 Country of Origin China Product Description A small white and gold portable fan heater with black grill. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as, during testing, some of the internal wiring melted, resulting in an electrical short circuit. If the product was to short circuit during use, this could cause a current overload and overheating in the appliance, causing it to catch fire. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2402-0107 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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