Nbjoyee Electric Space Heater
- Affected
- Black and red room/space heater with instruction manual supplied. The product is wired with an Australian plug and UK adaptor. All product labelling is in Chinese and the product is packaged in a cardboard box with an outline of the product on the face.
- The problem
- Product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the adaptor does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS1363 as the adaptor’s live pin was too close to the outside edge of the plug.
- What to do
- The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Room/Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 6934456700389 |
| Model | PF01D-G |
| Electrical ratings | Input:200VAC 50Hz 2000W Class I |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black and red room/space heater with instruction manual supplied. The product is wired with an Australian plug and UK adaptor. All product labelling is in Chinese and the product is packaged in a cardboard box with an outline of the product on the face. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product was provided with an Australian plug and UK adaptor which was loosely fitted and did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS1363 as the adaptor’s live pin was too close to the outside edge of the plug. The user could touch the live pin when plugging in, or unplugging, the product from the socket, which presents a serious risk of electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2012-0219
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 26 March 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.