EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Fan — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02317/26
Summary
The sleeving of the power supply cable may become damaged during use, which could expose live parts. The user could touch it and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the damage could also cause the product to overheat and melt, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Fan
- Name / model
- FT23A
- Batch number(s)
- 25W5026W0526W11
- Barcode
- 5063022605689
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Table fan, 23 cm.
- Sold online: Other(www.diy.ie) /
- Recall information: https://www.diy.ie/product-information/product-recall
What is the risk?
- The sleeving of the power supply cable may become damaged during use, which could expose live parts. The user could touch it and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the damage could also cause the product to overheat and melt, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/07/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/07/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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