Fan heater

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Fan heater
Alert Number0239/10
BrandSuperior
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberFH-03, Series no.: 300821
Published19 February 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire because the appliance can heat up to such a degree that the housing melts. This makes the live, glowing heating elements accessible, causing the risk of an electric shock.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Fan heater, protection class II, rating: 2000 W, white plastic housing, heating element, blower motor, fan, carrying handle. Air intake openings, air outlet openings, thermostat control, automatically resetting temperature limiter, non-automatic resetting temperature limiter, 3-setting switch (1 cold and 2 warm settings), indicator light, approximately 1.5 m mains cable H05VV-F 2 X 0.75 mm² with moulded plug.

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