Product Recall: Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu (2402-0315)

Product Recall for Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the poor quality of the external build could allow the front grill to become live under conditions of normal use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Temu. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Convection Heater
Model Number FS007
Barcode 1057965707
Product Number PO-210-05665009132153080
Country of Origin China
Product Description Black and white portable space heater with brass handle.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the poor quality of the external build could allow the front grill to become live under conditions of normal use. The instruction manual supplied with the product did not contain the required warnings and the product did not have required markings. The packaging of the product stated that the voltage of the product was 220V, which does not include the UK nominal voltage and is not suitable for connection to the UK mains network.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users by Temu. Temu have contacted affected customers directly.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).

Additional information

PSD number: 2402-0315

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 5 March 2024