EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric heater "Ceramic Heater" Emily — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0495/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire and burns because:- the appliance can easily overturn (at an angle of 13°);- walls that are in proximity can overheat;- The fireguard openings are too large;- The plastic base is not sufficiently resistance to heat and fire.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Electric heater "Ceramic Heater" — Emily
- Brand
- Emily
- Name / model
- Model: EM1618
- Batch number(s)
- 529075600276
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Grey, parabolic heater on a stand, 230V, 50Hz, Power: H: 1200W L: 950W.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of fire and burns because:- the appliance can easily overturn (at an angle of 13°);- walls that are in proximity can overheat;- The fireguard openings are too large;- The plastic base is not sufficiently resistance to heat and fire.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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