Electrical storage radiator - Elkatherm Elektroheizung mit Einbauthermostat (Elkatherm electric radiator with built-in thermostat)
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Elkatherm electric radiators with built-in thermostats (models S, SN, SD, SL, SK, and SND produced in 2005) pose a fire risk because the thermostat can fail and become stuck at high temperatures, causing the unit to overheat. In severe cases, the thermostat relay itself may catch fire. The product fails to meet required European electrical safety standards.
The manufacturer has taken voluntary corrective actions to address the hazard, though the specific date these measures took effect is unknown. The source document does not specify what actions affected consumers should take.
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The product poses a risk of fire because the thermostat ceases to operate and "gets stuck" at high ambient temperatures and the product is no longer protected against overheating. The investigations led to the conclusion that, in the worst possible case, the thermostat could catch fire as a result of overheating of the built-in thermostat relay (radiator accessory).The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 50366.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Electric storage radiator with fire-clay core which permits smooth heat emission due to the full-area fire-clay storage core, which stores the heat and re-emits it evenly. Heating capacity of 500 watts – 3 000 watts. It is normally plugged into an earthed 230 V socket. A 16 amp fuse is needed for a heating capacity of 2 500 watts or above. Model: Serial numbers: S, SN, SD, SL, SK, SND, year of production 2005, first placed on the market: 2005. Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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