EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric heater Kingfisher — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0901/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:· A live wire may come into contact with the metallic heated plate and melt.· Sharp edges can be found within the appliance, which could cause damage to the internal wiring. · The earth terminal is not adequately secured and could come loose. · The back plastic plate does not have sufficient resistance to ignition.The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Electric heater — Kingfisher
- Brand
- Kingfisher
- Name / model
- H900
- Batch number(s)
- 10062977
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 1200W halogen heater.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:· A live wire may come into contact with the metallic heated plate and melt.· Sharp edges can be found within the appliance, which could cause damage to the internal wiring. · The earth terminal is not adequately secured and could come loose. · The back plastic plate does not have sufficient resistance to ignition.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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