Product Safety Report: Air Heater (2601-0300)
Product Safety Report for Air Heater presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Air Heater
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire because it has poor quality internal soldering and may not operate safely under fault conditions.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Air Heaters - Portable |
|---|---|
| Brand | PTC Heating (packaging only) |
| Model | BG-EH12 |
| Barcode | X002DBFAHZ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | White air heater with wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire because it has poor quality internal soldering and may not operate safely under fault conditions. The plug is also considered counterfeit and has a fuse without any ballast. The ballast is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0300
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards