Product Safety Information on certain Mini heaters sold on the eBay platform
Certain mini heaters sold on the eBay platform are recalled due to safety issues. The heating element can slip down, posing risks of electric shock, burns, or fire. Additionally, a poorly designed circuit board in another model can also lead to electric shock and fire.
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- eBay
- What to do
- Discontinue use immediately and consider contacting the eBay seller for remedies.
- Publication date:12 April 2023
A safety issue has been identified with certain mini heaters sold on the eBay platform.
| Image | Product | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Plug In Wall Heater 500W Mini Electric Space Portable Digital Timer Ceramic Heat | The heating element can slip down resulting in electric shock, burns or fire. |
| Plug In Wall Heater Portable Mini Electric Fan 900W Space Warmer with Remote UK | The circuit board was poorly designed and can pose the risk of electric shock and fire. |
| No image available | 500W Plug In Wall Heater Portable Mini Electric Fan Space Warmer | Fire. |
The brands, models, batch numbers and barcodes are unknown.
What to do:
Given the online availability of these products, they may have been sold to customers in the Republic of Ireland.
If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately. You may wish to contact the eBay seller to see if there are any remedies available to you. This can be done via your user account on eBay.
View all product safety noticesFrequently asked questions
Is Product Safety Information on certain Mini heaters sold on the eBay platform being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Certain mini heaters sold on the eBay platform are recalled due to safety issues. The heating element can slip down, posing risks of electric shock, burns, or fire. Additionally, a poorly designed circuit board in another model can also lead to electric shock and fire.
Why is Product Safety Information on certain Mini heaters sold on the eBay platform being recalled?
The recall relates to a fire / burn hazard. Certain mini heaters sold on the eBay platform are recalled due to safety issues. The heating element can slip down, posing risks of electric shock, burns, or fire. Additionally, a poorly designed circuit board in another model can also lead to electric shock and fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Discontinue use immediately and consider contacting the eBay seller for remedies.
Where was Product Safety Information on certain Mini heaters sold on the eBay platform sold?
It was sold via eBay.
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