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Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-08-28

Hazard: Electric shock

Alpha Plug-In Fan Heater, due to electric shock hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-08-28
Model identifiers	Input: 500W Class II
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. The distance between the live pin and the edge of the plug face was too short, meaning users could touch live pins while plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	Owners are recommended to stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Recall number	2403-0079
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Plug, insulation and creepage vs. rating plate; certification coverage for the exact model.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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