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🧸 Product DE July 12, 2024

Elta — Heizlüfter

White plastic fan heater with dimensions 23 x 11 x 26 cm; 800 g. 240 VAC, temperature regulation by thermostat, 2 000W, two heating levels and a cooling level, automatic safety shut-down and thermal element to protect against overheating

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Elta — Heizlüfter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Asphyxiation, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
If the air supply is restricted, the product being covered or similar, the thermal cut-out and the temperature limiter do not react and fail to shut the fan heater down. The fan heater will consequently overheat, causing fire and by standers to asphyxiate.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4260427670798
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 685 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a small electric heater made by Elta. It warms the room by blowing hot air.

What's happening? If something blocks the heater’s air holes, it can get too hot. It may not turn off and could start a fire or fill the room with smoke.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this heater in Germany, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or a doctor for help choosing a safe heater.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Elta
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: If the air supply is restricted, the product being covered or similar, the thermal cut-out and the temperature limiter do not react and fail to shut the fan heater down. The fan heater will consequently overheat, causing fire and by standers to asphyxiate. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013570

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Elta — Heizlüfter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: If the air supply is restricted, the product being covered or similar, the thermal cut-out and the temperature limiter do not react and fail to shut the fan heater down....
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 12, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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