United KingdomAir Heater model CRY-786 (portable air heater with attached wall plug; barcode 6979461631365; item number STL0204) is affected. It was recalled because the plug lacks the required BS1362 fuse and the plug pins are too close to the edge, creating a serious fire risk and access to live parts; it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import was rejected at the UK border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Air Heater presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Air Heaters - Portable
Model: CRY-786
Barcode: 6979461631365
Item Number: STL0204
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Air heater with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0356
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug did not comply with BS1362 due to the absence of a fuse. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Additionally, the plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug face, enabling access to live parts.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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