FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2212-0070 Portable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and UBuy
Portable electric heater 500W UK plug timer + remote control digital display
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug face did not meet the dimensional and constructional requirements of the standard. The product power level was less than stated on the packaging. The supply voltage requirements stated were not compatible with the UK power network and it is assumed the product it is not for the UK market. The product should require tools to access live/hazardous parts, but it was possible to remove the grill by hand.
What the notice records
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Portable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and UBuy
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Fan heater
- Seller or shop
- eBay
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace
- Notified by
- Office for Product Safety and Standards working with Local Authority Trading Standards
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