Electrical heater

Burns, Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electrical heater
Alert Number0432/07
BrandYA QIAN
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNSB-90
Published18 May 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:- the plug is not of the type F “Schuko”, which is being used in Greece, although it can be fixed in the corresponding sockets;- the distance between the bars of the “cage” is big enough so the user (especially a child) can have access to the heating element;- it does not bear any instructions of use in Greek.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.

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. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Electrical heater in a shape of a cage (yellow base, black bars), packed in white-red cardboard box, with the picture of the product on it. Technical characteristics: 220V, 50 Hz, 900W.

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