United KingdomJianxing Chenrui Electrical Technology Courtyard Heater (model Heater-05), a metal courtyard heater with a black power supply cord and plug, is affected. It was recalled because internal electrical connections are inadequately secured (wires soldered directly to the PCB without effective strain relief), creating a high risk of arcing, overheating and fire, and the plug bears an approval number that could not be verified; the import was rejected at the border and the product destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Jianxing Chenrui Electrical Technology Courtyard Heater presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Coolers/Heaters
Manufacturer: Jianxing Chenrui Electrical Technology co., Ltd. [Technology is mis-spelt as Techonlogy on supplied labelling and documentation.]
Model: Heater-05
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Metal courtyard heater with black power supply cord and plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0298
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire because internal electrical connections are inadequately secured, with wires soldered directly to the PCB without effective strain relief. The connections may loosen during normal use, leading to arcing and overheating, which could ignite surrounding materials and cause a fire. The plug was also marked with an approval number that could not be verified, raising concerns regarding compliance with BS 1363.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & 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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