Portable heating fan

Electric shock, Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Portable heating fan
Alert Number0995/09
BrandOK
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberFH06(FH-901)
Published31 July 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of:- fire, because the temperature rise exceeds the permitted value,- electric shock, because the protecting guards deforms during the thermal test and thus live parts become accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is made of white plastic. The requested mode of operation (only ventilation or lower and higher heating power) can be selected by the rotating switch. The product has a continuous temperature control. Main components: connecting plug („QIAOPU 16A250V~ D02”+ marks of approval); mains cable („H05VV-F 2X1.0mm2 QIAOPU” + VDE); double heating element without marking; mains switch („XK233-4 250VAC15A T125 CIXI YIXIONG Electromotor Factory”); motor („YJ58-16 220-240VAC 50Hz E S1”); temperature control („KST207 250V~ 10A T250 CJ TÜV” + CQC); thermal fuse („TF 121°C R3 JET” + VDE); thermal cut-out („CRU US S”). Technical specification: 230V~ 50Hz 2000W; Class II

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