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Kobe radiator recall: fire risk

Radiator
Image: Ireland via EU Safety Gate

Kobe plug-in electric oil-filled radiator (Oil Filled Radiator 9 FIN 2kW, model KBE8280200K) with 9 fins, a 3‑setting timer, dimensions 630 x 245 x 135 mm, in cardboard packaging showing product images is affected. It was recalled because the plug has a manufacturing defect that may overheat, causing the plug and cable to melt and/or catch fire, and it does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. The manufacturer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and issued a recall from consumers.

What's being recalled

Plug-in electric oil filled radiator with 9 fins and with a timer with 3 settings.

Dimensions: 630 x 245 x 135 mm.

Packaging: Cardboard box displaying images and details of product.

Country of origin: People's Republic of China.

How to identify it

Safety Gate alert SR/02444/26

Product name on the item: Oil Filled Radiator 9 FIN 2kW

Type or model: KBE8280200K

The hazard

The product's plug has a manufacturing defect and may therefore overheat. This could lead to the plug and cable melting and/or catching fire.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

What to do

Product withdrawal from market (voluntary, manufacturer).

Product recall from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).

The official notice

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