Clothes dryer - Condensation dryer.
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Hanseatic and Viking brand condensation dryers are being recalled due to a fire hazard. The dryers contain a plastic grid made of non-fire-resistant material located behind the condenser in the air path before the heater. While fluff accumulation and smoldering is normal in condensation dryers, the non-fire-resistant plastic grid can catch fire when exposed to smoldering or burning fluff. Once ignited, the fire can spread to the dryer itself and potentially to surrounding areas. Four incidents have been reported, and the product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
The recall affects multiple Hanseatic models (C 280, C 290, C 295, K 20, K 251, and K 351) and Viking models (C 280 and C 290) with various article numbers. A distributor has issued a press release and taken voluntary corrective actions. The record does not specify what remedy an affected consumer should pursue.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of fire because in condenser driers there is always the possibility of large amounts of fluff accumulating and starting to smoulder. This is quite normal in a condenser drier. The problem in this case is a plastic grid not made of fire-resistant material which is fitted behind the condenser in the air current before the heater to prevent users from putting their hands in. It has been established that smouldering or burning fluff can cause this plastic grid to catch fire. The fire can subsequently spread to the drier and then even to the surrounding area.Four incidents have been reported.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the distributor.Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Clothes dryer: Make Typ Art. No: - Hanseatic C 280 655 932,- Hanseatic C 290 450 305, 591 329 and 655 940,- Hanseatic C 295 377 756,- Hanseatic K 20 254 847, 288 306, 459 584, 775 810, 288 435 (including washer/dryer TL 1200 S and K 20), - Hanseatic K 251 440 365 and 741 829,- Hanseatic K 351 255 004,- Viking C 280 332 580,- Viking C 290 332 896. Model: C 280, C 290, C 295, K 20, K 251 and K 351. Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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