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Heated towel rail HAVERLAND “Unknown” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0097/16
Summary
null The pressure inside the heater may build up which could result in the heater developing a crack through which steam or antifreeze could escape causing burns to the user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Heated towel rail — HAVERLAND
- Brand
- HAVERLAND
- Name / model
- Unknown · TE-425E, TE-700E and TE-700I
- Batch number(s)
- 8423055001761, 8423055001778 and 8423055001785Only models from 2013 are affected.
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Heated towel rail, 425W or 700W.
What is the risk?
- null The pressure inside the heater may build up which could result in the heater developing a crack through which steam or antifreeze could escape causing burns to the user.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/04/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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