Risk
Chemical and fire.
Models affected
Model Number: WF 5001 Carton numbers: ZCJRQ12V2KWDXYQ01V0 ZCJRQ12V5KWYJSXY1V0 RVG-3355-220706-0020-319
Details
A diesel air heater aimed at heating a car. The product is red with black panelling.
The product is supplied with inadequate installation instructions and warnings. There are no warnings advising the user to place the exhaust pipe away from any combustible/poisonous materials. If the user is not experienced with this type of product, and the instruction manual is used which is not adequate, then it is likely the exhaust pipe will not be installed correctly and poisonous gases can escape the product and poison the user. The ignition source can cause a fire resulting in injury by flame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do next
If you believe you have an affected product stop using it immediately and contact the retailer for further advice.
Electrical Safety First strongly recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.