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Pifco 2KW Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer sold by Home Bargains — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-09-11

Hazard: Fire

Pifco 2KW Convector Heater poses a fire risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-09-11
Model identifiers	Barcode: 40500171; Affected batches: 596131, 596133, 596140, 596141, 596147, 596148, 596149
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a high risk of fire because some batches have been found to have mixed fuse sizes. Some units are carrying a 5 AMP fuse which means there is a risk of overheating when the heater is on full power and damage could be caused to the plug/socket.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	This product has been recalled from end users. Owners of affected products should stop using the product immediately and remove it from the main power supply. For more information, including instructions on returning the product for a full refund, please access the Home Bargains recall page at the following link: https://help.homebargains.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/15788603317394-PIFCO-Convector-Heater-with-Turbo-and-Timer
Recall number	2409-0045
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	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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