FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2301-0086 Black and white portable heater sold via Amazon
Small electric, black and white fan heater that plugs into a wall. Includes a remote to control the product
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the internal and external build quality is poor. Externally, it was found that the grill cover over the heater matrix could be removed by hand and the buttons could be pushed into the product. The buttons on the front panel were recessed and were often lower than the surrounding case. The internal build quality was also found to have issues, with one connector not being used and wires being soldered directly to the PCB, with no secondary form of fixing. The plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the live and neutral pins were too close together. The edge of the live and neutral pins were less than the required 9.5mm to the edge of the plug face. This means that the plug may not make proper contact with the socket, which could result in the socket overheating and potentially catching fire. Also, the earth pin was sleeved, which is not permitted. The product was also missing some of the required documentation and markings.
What the notice records
Corrective action
Import rejected at the border. Destruction of the product. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Black and white portable heater sold via Amazon
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Portable heater
- Seller or shop
- Amazon
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards.
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