Upright Fan Heaters.

What is the danger

The products pose a serious risk of fire because elements on some units have been found to distort in use and can touch the casing. As a consequence, the casing can melt and the element may come into contact with any surface the heater is placed on and a fire can occur. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. 23 incidents reported regarding product No. 415/0224 and 7 incidents reported regarding product No. 415/0231 (customers have reported seeing flames/ sparks inside the unit or heat damage to surrounding area).

Measures taken

1. Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

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Brand

Challenge.

Model / type

1) Product No.415/0224 - Affected products purchased before 24th November 2006 have the dates codes 0622, 0623, 0630, 0631, 0632, 0634, 0637 and 0643 on them. 2) Product No. 415/0231 – Affected products purchased before 11th December 2006 have the date codes 0622, 0630, 0633, 0635 and 0637 on them.