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🧸 Product HU IT November 20, 2020

G3FERRARI — Quartz heater

Gray electric heater with two separately switchable heating elements. The product is also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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G3FERRARI — Quartz heater
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
Due to the inadequate mechanical strength of the guard the user can suffer burns. The PVC-insulated power cord can be easily damaged and live parts can become available to the user and lead to an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2124 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 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 G3FERRARI brand quartz heater. It can cause burns or electric shocks.

What's happening? The heater’s guard is weak. The power cord can break, exposing live wires.

Does this affect me? If you own this heater in Hungary or Italy, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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)
G3FERRARI
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to the inadequate mechanical strength of the guard the user can suffer burns. The PVC-insulated power cord can be easily damaged and live parts can become available to the user and lead to an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 20, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002292

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
G3FERRARI — Quartz heater. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to the inadequate mechanical strength of the guard the user can suffer burns. The PVC-insulated power cord can be easily damaged and live parts can become ava...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 20, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Hungary and Italy.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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