FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2212-0176 Portable Fan Heater sold via OnBuy
Fan heater with direct plug-in to electrical socket, small remote control and instructions manual.
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 requirements of BS 1363 because the live and neutral pins were too close together and would not fit into the plug gauge. The earth pin was sleeved, which is not permitted. The edge of the live and neutral pins were also less than the required 9.5mm from the edge of the plug place, which could allow the user to touch the live pins when removing or inserting the plug face into a socket. The product also drew a greater level of power than the stated 500W and required improvements to markings, labelling and documentation.
What the notice records
Corrective action
We recommend owners to stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Portable Fan Heater sold via OnBuy
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Fan heater
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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