Electrical heater – warm air blower
| Alert Number | 0457/07 |
| Brand | YA QIAN |
| Category | Gas appliances and components |
| Risk Type | Burns, Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 25 May 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because it does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive on the following points:- the plug is not of the type F “Schuko”, which is being used in Greece, although it can be fixed in the corresponding sockets;- it does not bear any instructions of use in Greek;- the distance between the bars of the “pinecone” is too big and a user (especially a child) can access the heating element.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities and information to consumersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Orange coloured electrical heater (blow-fire) in a shape of a pinecone, packed in sky blue coloured cardboard box, with the picture of the product. Technical characteristics: 220V, 50 Hz, 800W