Portable electric heater
Portable electric heater was recalled on 12 January 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0007/07. Electric shock risk reported by France. This product poses a serious risk of electric shock due to accessibility of live parts.
| Alert Number | 0007/07 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Belgium |
| Published | 12 January 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of electric shock due to accessibility of live parts. During testing, the product did not comply with the mechanical resistance requirement of the relevant European standard EN 60335. Following a shock test with impact energy of 0,5J, the air entry grill broke, letting the test finger come into contact with live parts.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributorDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Category: Heating appliancesProduct: Portable electric heaterBrand: LACOType/number of model: LACO HT-503 fan heater and LACO NP200M ceramic radiator
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Portable electric heater.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.