United KingdomWarm Air Blower model WD-228 (portable fan heater with attached wall plug), Amazon ASIN B0FGXLJXJY, has been identified as presenting a serious fire risk. The mains supply cord has excessive resistance that could overheat and catch fire; the product does not meet Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, the import was rejected at the border and the online marketplace listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Warm Air Blower WD-228 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Air Blower
Model: WD-228
Amazon ASIN: B0FGXLJXJY
Other product identifier: (T74244_3) JXJY
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A portable fan heater with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0162
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the mains supply cord has excessive resistance. This could lead to the cable overheating and catching on fire if used for extended periods. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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