Amazon recall warning as electric heater poses 'risk of electric shock and fire'
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Irish shoppers have been warned about a recall of a heating gadget sold on Amazon due to potential electric shock and fire risks.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has flagged a safety concern this Thursday with the Electric Heater 1200W Ceramic Heater Fan Heaters with 2 Heat Modes, Overheating and Tip-Over Protection, Plug in Space Heaters for Home Low Energy XH-1201 available on Amazon's marketplace. Ireland's consumer authority has initiated a recall of the widely-used heater as it "presents a risk of electric shock, fire and burns".
The CCPC has found that the product did not pass mechanical strength tests, resulting in breakable parts that could expose live components, posing a risk of electric shock. Further examination revealed that the heater is not resistant to heat and fire, which may cause parts to overheat, potentially leading to fires within the device or nearby materials, increasing the risk of fire and burns, reports the Irish Mirror.
Additionally, the product lacks the necessary markings and instructions mandated by the applicable safety regulations. The model number involved in the recall is XH-1201, the Amazon ASIN is B0CMCZT6QR, and the manufacturer is Ikram and Sons Limited.
This product was available for purchase online via Amazon, and reports suggest there are about 14 units affected in the Republic of Ireland. Customers who've snapped up any of these items are being urged to cease using them "immediately" and take them back to the shop they got them from for a complete refund.
Punters should get in touch with Amazon to check what options they have. This can be sorted through your user account on Amazon.
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