Electrical heater – warm air blower

Burns, Electric shock Gas appliances and components Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electrical heater – warm air blower
Alert Number0457/07
BrandYA QIAN
CategoryGas appliances and components
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published25 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

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