EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric blanket Online Home Shop “Online Home Shop Electric Blanket” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01349/23
Summary
Due to a defective fuse, the product, is not protected against over-voltage. A user may touch a high voltage part and receive an electric shock and is also exposed to an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric blanket — Online Home Shop
- Brand
- Online Home Shop
- Name / model
- Online Home Shop Electric Blanket · OBEBPOLCL13, OBEBPOLWH02
- Batch number(s)
- PO1205PO1478PO1479PO1712
- Barcode
- 50274341454545027434145461
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric heated blankets in charcoal and white. Products sold online, in particular via Amazon, (ASIN B0BBG7J673, B0BBH1L6XW) and via eBay.
- Recall information: https://www.onlinehomeshop.com/product-safety-recalls
What is the risk?
- Due to a defective fuse, the product, is not protected against over-voltage. A user may touch a high voltage part and receive an electric shock and is also exposed to an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/01/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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