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Product Safety Report: PUHUI Infrared Heater T-962 (2205-0335)

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Published3 January 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for PUHUI infrared heater presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: PUHUI Infrared Heater T-962 Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to inadequate earthing and noncompliance associated with the product’s plug and fuse. Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - infrared heater Model T-962 SKU CTSHLHJT-962SJK01V2 (Includes CTSLHJT-962ASJK1V2) Country of Origin China Product Description Infrared heater with grey labelling and green buttons, supplied in brown cardboard packaging. PUHUI-branded. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. The product can become live, exposing the user to an electric shock hazard should they touch accessible parts. The product’s plug was also noncompliant with the relevant standard, with pins closer to the periphery than permissible and sleeved parts dimensions differing from metal parts of the pins, creating a damage between the two and causing damage to the socket. The product’s fuse was also noncompliant. The product also requires improvements to markings, labelling and instructions. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The product has been destroyed at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2205-0335 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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