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3000w Water Immersion Heater — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-05-13

Hazard: Electric shock

3000w Water Immersion Heater poses an electric shock hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-05-13
Model identifiers	eBay Item Number: 186341790238; Product packaging identifiers: ZL201520861011.9, A-103 GB4706.77-2008, GB4706.1-2005, 0668-3961177, 0668-3961188, AC220v.
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as a consumer can easily access live parts. If the equipment as supplied is connected to the mains power supply, the exposed gaps to the live parts are visible. If a consumer inserts something conductive into the live parts they could be electrocuted._x000D_ The product also presents a risk of fire and explosion as the supplied travel adaptor is marked as being fitted with a 13A fuse. Testing revealed that the adaptor and the 3-pin plug fitted to the equipment has no fuse to protect the equipment cable.
Non-compliance	Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Remedy	It is recommended users stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased it from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Recall number	2504-0042
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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