Safety Report: eBay Portable electric heater - recalled due to serious risk of electric shock, UK

United Kingdom

The Office for Product Safety and Standards announced the recall of a Portable electric heater 500W UK plug timer + remote control digital display because the product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug face did not meet the dimensional and constructional requirements of the standard. This product was sold through the online marketplace (eBay) in the United Kingdom.

The affected product is:
- Portable electric heater 500W UK plug timer + remote control digital display, Barcode: 9559976086668, eBay Item Number: 115534680702, Country of Origin:China.

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.

In case you experienced harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Risk level: Serious
Product category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Measure type: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace, Warning consumers of the risks
Recall/alert date: 30 December 2022

Source: www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-report-portable-heater-sold-via-ebay-2212-0070