Oscillating car fan
Injuries Other - Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0097/09 |
| Brand | All ride |
| Category | Other - |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | item no 20014, bar code 8711252200149 |
| Published | 30 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because: - the peripheral speed of the blades exceeds the maximum permitted (should be less than 15 m/s), - the fan has a power output of 9.6 W, which exceeds the maximum permitted (2 W when supplied at rated voltage). The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335. One incident reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Oscillating blue fan in metal casing for use in a motor vehicle, run from a cigarette lighter, packed in a blue cardboard box. Designed to be attached to the dashboard.