EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Fan heater “Warm Air Blower” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04279/25
Summary
The mains supply cord has excessive resistance. This could lead to the cable overheating and catching on fire if used for extended periods. 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
- Name / model
- Warm Air Blower · WD-228
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Portable fan heater with attached wall plug. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0FGXLJXJY).
What is the risk?
- The mains supply cord has excessive resistance. This could lead to the cable overheating and catching on fire if used for extended periods. 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: 05/11/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 23/10/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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