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Portable Electric Space Heater recalled over an electric shock risk

Electric shockSerious risk

Product Recall for Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

  • Portable Electric Space Heater: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 5 Mar 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Portable Electric Space Heater: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 5 Mar 2024

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Portable Electric Space Heater

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 1057965707
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • FS007
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • PO-210-05665009132153080

What to do now

An electrical fault in the design or build of Portable Electric Space Heater means it could shock the person using it.

  1. Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
  2. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
  3. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • burns where the current entered or left the body
  • tingling, numbness or muscle pain

Get help urgently

  • anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2402-0315). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Portable Electric Space Heater sold via Temu presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the poor quality of the external build could allow the front grill to become live under conditions of normal use. The instruction manual supplied with the product did not contain the required warnings and the product did not have required markings. The packaging of the product stated that the voltage of the product was 220V, which does not include the UK nominal voltage and is not suitable for connection to the UK mains network.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users by Temu. Temu have contacted affected customers directly.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).

Additional information

PSD number: 2402-0315

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Black and white portable space heater with brass handle.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Portable Electric Space Heater been recalled?

An electrical fault in the design or build of Portable Electric Space Heater means it could shock the person using it. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode, model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

Where was Portable Electric Space Heater sold?

The notice names Temu. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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