A popular convector heater sold by Home Bargains has been urgently recalled due to a high risk of fire.
The PIFCO Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer has been found to have mixed fuse sizes in some batches, with some units carrying 5 AMP fuse.
Several batches of electrical appliances were pulled from shelves after they were found to be fitted with mixed fuse sizes.
Product information:
- Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – electric heater
- Brand: Pifco
- Barcode: 40500171
- Affected batches: 596131, 596133, 596140, 596141, 596147, 596148, 596149
- Product Description: Free-standing turbo converter heater. Affected units were sold through Home Bargains and Quality Save stores between November 1, 2023 and December 12, 2023.
Affected units were sold through Home Bargains and Quality Save stores
PA / Office for Product Safety and Standards
The Office for Product Safety and Standards said: “The product presents a high risk of fire because some bathes 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.
“The product does not meet requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) regulations 1994.”
A statement issued by Home Bargains urged shoppers to check if they have purchased the affected batch codes.
“Only these codes are affected,” the retailer added. “The information can be found on the side of the heater close to the control panel.
“You can do this by taking a picture of this notice or by writing down the PO/catch codes listed above for reference at home.
“To obtain a full refund or if you require further information, return it to your local Home Bargains or Quality Save store.”
It comes soon after the Government issued an urgent recall of two Amazon products over risks of choking and fire.
Shoppers have been urged to refrain from using the items to avoid putting their safety at risk.
The products concerned are a magnetic toy and a cordless blower which could cause choking and fire, respectively.
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The product was recalled over a risk of fire
Office for Product Safety and Standards
A statement by the Office for Product Safety and Standards reads: “The product presents a high risk of choking and injuries as it incorporates small parts with an excessively high magnetic flux level.”
A description of the product includes the following information:
- Type: Toys – Magnetic Toy
- Barcode: X001WBU26V
- ASIN: B0CM5BNDGK
- Country of Origin: China
- Product Description: A magnet game packaged in a dark blue cardboard box
The Government warned that “the product presents a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts that fit entirely inside of a small parts cylinder”.
