EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Fan heater MAT-Company “Heizlüfter” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01025/23
Summary
The product can heat up to the point where the housing becomes deformed, leaving live parts accessible. A user may touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2.
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Product
Fan heater — MAT-Company
- Brand
- MAT-Company
- Name / model
- Heizlüfter · FH-A11
- Barcode
- 5905143010068
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Mobile fan heater, maximum 2000 W. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product can heat up to the point where the housing becomes deformed, leaving live parts accessible. A user may touch them and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 18/04/2023
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