The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Portable Heater
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Fan heater
Barcode
9559976086668
eBay item number
115534680702
Country of origin
China
Product description
Portable electric heater 500 W UK plug timer plus remote control digital display
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug face did not meet the dimensional and constructional requirements of the standard. The product power level was less than stated on the packaging. The supply voltage requirements stated were not compatible with the UK power network and it is assumed the product it is not for the UK market. The product should require tools to access live / hazardous parts, but it was possible to remove the grill by hand.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
Warning consumers of the risk. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
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