Ceramic PTC Heater
Ceramic PTC Heater was recalled on 25 March 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00473/22. Burns, Fire risk reported by Cyprus. The plastic of the product can easily melt, leaving live or moving parts accessible.
| Alert Number | A12/00473/22 |
| Brand | SAstro |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 000001-001002, AS-11PTC |
| Published | 25 March 2022 |
Risk Description
The plastic of the product can easily melt, leaving live or moving parts accessible. Consequently, a user could touch live/moving parts, or the hot surface, and could suffer burns. During continuous use, the product could overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European Standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/12/2021
Product Description
The product comes in a white/red cardboard package with a photo of the appliance on the outside. The product itself consists of a plastic casing containing all the electric parts.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, fire hazard related to Ceramic PTC Heater.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.