KY — Immersion Heater
Immersion heater with coiled metal heating element and pink plastic top with a white lead and fitted with a 3 pin plug.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Burns, Electric shock
- Catégorie
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Risque
- The product’s internal circuits are not sufficiently isolated from water, and the internal build quality is poor. The wires can transmit current to the metal heating element thus posing an electrocution risk. Furthermore, there is no protection on the metal heating element when activated, increasing the risk of burns to the user or burning objects due to its high temperature.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? This is a small heater made by the brand KY. It is used to heat water in a bath or sink.
What's happening? Some of these heaters have bad wiring and poor protection. This can cause electric shocks or burns.
Does this affect me? If you own a KY immersion heater, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product’s internal circuits are not sufficiently isolated from water, and the internal build quality is poor. The wires can transmit current to the metal heating element thus posing an electrocution risk. Furthermore, there is no protection on the metal heating element when activated, increasing the risk of burns to the user or burning objects due to its high temperature. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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