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Electric heater G3FERRARI “Quartz heater” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00095/20
Summary
Due to the inadequate mechanical strength of the guard the user can suffer burns. The PVC-insulated power cord can be easily damaged and live parts can become available to the user and lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Electric heater — G3FERRARI
- Brand
- G3FERRARI
- Name / model
- Quartz heater · G60005
- Barcode
- 8 058150 118177
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Gray electric heater with two separately switchable heating elements. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- Due to the inadequate mechanical strength of the guard the user can suffer burns. The PVC-insulated power cord can be easily damaged and live parts can become available to the user and lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/09/2020
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