Upright electric fan heater.

What is the danger

The product poses 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. 4 incidents where customers saw flames inside the unit have been reported.

Measures taken

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

Product

Brand

Challenge.

Model / type

Product No. 415/0248. Affected products were purchased before 4 January 2007 and have the following date codes: 0622, 0623, 0630, 0634, 0637 and 0643.