Risk
Electric Shock.
Models affected
Model: Square Bar-220V
Details
Electric heated metal towel rack.
The product presents a risk of electric shock as the instructions and safety information for the product are inadequate and contradictory. As a result, it is foreseeable that the product could be installed incorrectly, presenting a risk of electric shock. Towel rails should not be fitted with appliance inlets, and this product possessed one on each side of the appliance.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do next
Recall of the product from end users. For further information on the recall, please see: https://uk.vevor.com/pages/Product-Recall-Statement
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.