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EU Safety GateRecalled 2010-04-16serious risk

Electric convector heater - KON 2000 and KON 2000 TT (EINHELL)

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Electric convector heater - KON 2000 and KON 2000 TT

  • Brand EINHELL

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Einhell's KON 2000 and KON 2000 TT electric convector heaters are being recalled due to a fire hazard. The mains electrical connection can overheat, causing plastic parts to catch fire. These 2000-watt heaters do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60335. One fatality has been reported related to this defect. The affected models are the KON 2000 (item number 23.386.00) and KON 2000 TT with switchable fan (item number 23.386.50), specifically those with identification number 01014 that were sold between 2004 and 2007.

The manufacturer has voluntarily withdrawn these products from the market and is conducting a recall from consumers. The source does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue or how to return or replace the affected heaters.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The products pose a risk of fire because the mains electrical connection can overheat resulting in plastic parts catching fire. The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.One incident involving a fatality reported.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

KON 2000: Electric convector heater, heating capacity: 2000 Watt, protection Class I, dimensions 690 x 110 x 480 mm.KON 2000 TT: Electric convector heater with a switchable fan, heating capacity: 2000 Watt, protection Class I, dimensions 690 x 120 x 480 mm. Model: KON 2000: Item number 23.386.00; KON 2000 TT: Item number 23.386.50.The recall concerns products with identification number 01014, placed on the market between 2004 and 2007. Notifying country: Germany

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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