Product Safety Report: High Efficiency Fan Heater sold via Amazon (2501-0073)

Product Safety Report for High Efficiency Fan Heater presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: High Efficiency Fan Heater sold via Amazon

Hazard: 皇冠体育app product presents a high risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.

Corrective action: 皇冠体育app import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. 皇冠体育app listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Fan Heater
ASIN B0DHV36HY4
Amazon Identifiers FBA15M7LMHDU00003
Brand Guangzhoushizhryuanmeoyiyouxiangongsu
Country of Origin China
Product Description White fan heater with black vents.
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Hazard

皇冠体育app product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fitted to the main supply cord is fitted with an unsafe fuse which does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. If the consumer were to use this power supply, an electric fault could occur and the fuse may explode. Additionally, the mains supply cord had excessive resistance.

皇冠体育app product does not meet the expected mechanical requirements to ensure persons, domestic animals and property are not endangered as no cord anchorage was fitted. 皇冠体育app product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

皇冠体育app product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

皇冠体育app import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

皇冠体育app listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD number: 2501-0073

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 14 January 2025