2024.12.19 Safety Report: Mr Heat - Fan Heater (sold via Amazon)
19 December 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Mr Heat Fan Heater sold via Amazon
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Fan Heater
Brand
Mr Heat
Model number
KPT-150 0596YL
Barcode
5060117378503
Amazon product identifier
X00239BBLL
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black electric fan heater with wall plug
Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as the plug pins did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, as the height of the live and neutral pin sleeves exceeded the maximum. This could damage or weaken the contacts in the socket. When a different plug is inserted to that socket it may not make satisfactory contact and cause arcing or sparking, leading to a risk of fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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