EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric heater Lesvtu — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01354/23
Summary
The electrical insulation is inadequate and the fuse used in the mains plug does not have the necessary capacity. A user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. In case of an electrical overload, the cable could overheat, leading to fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric heater — Lesvtu
- Brand
- Lesvtu
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric portable wall heater with adjustable thermostat, 12-hour timer and LED display. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN: B0BGYKN33D.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is inadequate and the fuse used in the mains plug does not have the necessary capacity. A user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. In case of an electrical overload, the cable could overheat, leading to fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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