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Kerosene heater Timco Tools “Petroolilämmitin 6.5 kW” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0077/18
Summary
Fuel may leak from the product when it is tilted, which could flare up.The user may also place the heater too close to combustibles (e.g. due to the lack of proper instructions), which could then ignite due to the high temperatures measured. As a consequence the product could increase the risk of fire.
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Product
Kerosene heater — Timco Tools
- Brand
- Timco Tools
- Name / model
- Petroolilämmitin 6.5 kW · WKH-4400
- Batch number(s)
- 6438014129730
- Category
- Other - -
- Kerosene heater 6,5 kW. Packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- Fuel may leak from the product when it is tilted, which could flare up.The user may also place the heater too close to combustibles (e.g. due to the lack of proper instructions), which could then ignite due to the high temperatures measured. As a consequence the product could increase the risk of fire.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/07/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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