Product Safety Report: Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater (2403-0079)
Product Safety Report for Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the distance between the live pin and the edge of the plug face is too short.
Corrective action: Owners are recommended to stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - fan heater |
|---|---|
| Model | 500W |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Unbranded black and white fan heater designed to plug directly into wall socket. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. The distance between the live pin and the edge of the plug face was too short, meaning users could touch live pins while plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
Owners are recommended to stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2403-0079
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards