Product Safety Report: Hotronix Heat Presses (2502-0118)

Product Safety Report for Hotronix Heat Presses presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Hotronix Heat Presses

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for the electrical cabling and/or switches to overheat and become damaged.

Corrective action: The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Heat Press
Product identifiers Affected products state 3500/15 Watts/Amps on the labelling. Products with 1800/7.5 Watts/Amps are unaffected.
Country of Origin United States
Product Description Commercial heat press machines for use in printing on apparel. Affected products were supplied between February 2018 and December 2024.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

List of Affected Models

Product Name Model Number
Hotronix Dual Air Fusion IQ XRF2
Hotronix Dual Air Fusion IQ ProPlace XRF2PP
Hotronix Fusion IQ 40x50cm XF
Hotronix Air Fusion IQ Table Top XRF-TT
Hotronix Air Fusion IQ Pedestal XRF

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a risk of fire, as it is possible for the electrical cabling and/or switches to overheat and become damaged. The 3500W heating plate has a serial plate rating of 15 amps but has been supplied for use in the UK with a 13amp fused plug.

Corrective action

The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme.

Owners should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the heat press from the power supply.

Contact Stahls UK (Europe) Ltd to arrange for them to replace the power switch and circuit breakers.

For further information, access the Stahls’ website at the following link: https://www.stahls.co.uk/importantsafetywarnings

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2502-0118

Notified by: Health and Safety Executive

Updates to this page

Published 1 April 2025