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Electric fan heater "Flat Fan Heater"
30th April 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Argos and Homebase
Type/number of model: Argos catalogue numbers 515/2583 & 415/0190. Homebase article number 458193.
Description: Electric fan heater
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Argos catalogue numbers 515/2583 & 415/0190. Homebase article number 458193.
Description: Electric fan heater
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Fire
The product poses a risk of fire because dust collecting on the heater element can prevent air flow through the element and cause overheating. This overheating is far enough away from the thermal cut outs that they do not operate, however the temperature rise in the immediate vicinity is sufficient to cause the plastic casing to melt.
46 incidents reported.
Action Taken:
Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.
Notifying Country:
UNITED KINGDOM
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
30th April 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
