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Dehumidifier Wikes / Homebase / GET / ARGOS “Portable Dehumidifier” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0077/15
Summary
null A defective capacitor inside the dehumidifier may result in overheating and fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Dehumidifier — Wikes / Homebase / GET / ARGOS
- Brand
- Wikes / Homebase / GET / ARGOS
- Name / model
- Portable Dehumidifier · Homebase 623182 / ARGOS 415 0114 / 415 1319 / Wikes SKU 156447 /GET DHMD102
- Batch number(s)
- All batches sold between June 2006-December 2008.
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 10 litre dehumidifier, 220W.
What is the risk?
- null A defective capacitor inside the dehumidifier may result in overheating and fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/07/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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