Product Safety Report: Portable Desktop Fan Heater Z14 (2402-0107)

Product Safety Report for Portable Desktop Fan Heater Z14 presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product: Portable Desktop Fan Heater Z14

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is possible for the internal wiring to melt, overheat and ignite.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Portable Desktop Fan Heater
Model Z14
SKU HTR-B19
Country of Origin China
Product Description A small white and gold portable fan heater with black grill.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as, during testing, some of the internal wiring melted, resulting in an electrical short circuit. If the product was to short circuit during use, this could cause a current overload and overheating in the appliance, causing it to catch fire. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2402-0107

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 25 March 2024