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Electric heater Amazon “Alffreude - Air heater” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02921/25
Summary
The product is not resistant enough, leaving live parts accessible if subjected to mechanical stress. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, the plastic casing is not sufficiently resistant to heat and can catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-30.
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Product
Electric heater — Amazon
- Brand
- Amazon
- Name / model
- Alffreude - Air heater · XH - 1201
- Barcode
- 9559976086668
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Portable electric heater. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BGHGX6WX).
What is the risk?
- The product is not resistant enough, leaving live parts accessible if subjected to mechanical stress. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, the plastic casing is not sufficiently resistant to heat and can catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-30.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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