EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric heater1) Halogen Heater 1200W 2) Tesco — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1444/11
Summary
null Poor electrical connections within the products present a risk of overheating and fire. The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
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Product
Electric heater1) Halogen Heater 1200W 2) — Tesco
- Brand
- Tesco
- Name / model
- 1) SAAME-120Y2S2) SAAME-160Y2
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Upright halogen heaters.
What is the risk?
- null Poor electrical connections within the products present a risk of overheating and fire. The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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