Product Safety Report: Air Heater, XH-1212 sold via Amazon (2411-0109)
Product Safety Report for Air Heater, XH-1212 presenting a risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Air Heater, XH-1212 sold via Amazon
Hazard: This product presents a serious risk of fire because the cable can overheat. The mains supply cord had excessive resistance and can become hot during use, leading to it igniting and causing a fire.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Air heater |
|---|---|
| Model number | XH-1212 / XH-1201 (The XH-1201 model was shown on the instructions, and the XH-1212 model was shown on the packaging) |
| Amazon product identifiers | X0023LF1W, FBA15JD44WTXU000001 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A white air heater with rose gold trim and power supply cord, packaged in white cardboard packaging. |
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Hazard
This product presents a serious risk of fire because the cable can overheat. The mains supply cord had excessive resistance and can become hot during use, leading to it igniting and causing a fire. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification: 2411-0109
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards