Product Safety Report: 3000w Water Immersion Heater (2504-0042)
Product Safety Report for 3000w Water Immersion Heater presenting a risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: 3000w Water Immersion Heater
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as a consumer can easily access live parts.
Corrective action: It is recommended users stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased it from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Portable Immersion Heater |
|---|---|
| eBay Item Number | 186341790238 |
| Product packaging identifiers | ZL201520861011.9, A-103 GB4706.77-2008, GB4706.1-2005, 0668-3961177, 0668-3961188, AC220v |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | An orange portable immersion heater with a metal element guard, fitted with an orange power lead and an orange moulded 3-pin plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as a consumer can easily access live parts. If the equipment as supplied is connected to the mains power supply, the exposed gaps to the live parts are visible. If a consumer inserts something conductive into the live parts they could be electrocuted.
The product also presents a risk of fire and explosion as the supplied travel adaptor is marked as being fitted with a 13A fuse. Testing revealed that the adaptor and the 3-pin plug fitted to the equipment has no fuse to protect the equipment cable.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
It is recommended users stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased it from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2504-0042
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards