Product Safety Report: PUHUI Infrared Heater T-962 (2205-0335)
Product Safety Report for PUHUI infrared heater presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: PUHUI Infrared Heater T-962
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to inadequate earthing and noncompliance associated with the product’s plug and fuse.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - infrared heater |
|---|---|
| Model | T-962 |
| SKU | CTSHLHJT-962SJK01V2 (Includes CTSLHJT-962ASJK1V2) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Infrared heater with grey labelling and green buttons, supplied in brown cardboard packaging. PUHUI-branded. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. The product can become live, exposing the user to an electric shock hazard should they touch accessible parts. The product’s plug was also noncompliant with the relevant standard, with pins closer to the periphery than permissible and sleeved parts dimensions differing from metal parts of the pins, creating a damage between the two and causing damage to the socket. The product’s fuse was also noncompliant. The product also requires improvements to markings, labelling and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2205-0335
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards