Faulty Screwfix heater

[jamiehamy]

Just got an email from Screwfix about this - which explains a lot. Ours kept blowing fuses or the thermal trip on the extension - I eventually stop using it. Turns out the thing is faulty. 

 

Posting an case anyone has one but maybe not registered with SF. 

 

Jamie 

 

 

PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE

Space and Convector Heater

Screwfix have been made aware that in some circumstances a very small number of products have

shown excessive heat build-up in the plug, leading to scorching or deformation of the plug itself.

Despite rigorous quality control procedures, Screwfix has identified a potential safety issue with

these electric heaters. Due to the potentially serious nature of the risk and our commitment to

safety, we have taken a precautionary decision to recall these products and have already removed

them from sale.

The products effected are:

Code Product Description Barcode Model Number

1740P D030Y FREESTANDING SPACE HEATER 3000W 3663602911098 D030Y

2934P CONVECTOR 3000W TURBO + THERMOSTAT + TIMER 3663602910930 DL18A

These products were offered for sale between 05/09/2016 and 29/03/2017.

If you have purchased either product from us, please stop using it immediately and

unplug it from the electricity supply.

Please return it to your local Screwfix Trade Counter where you will be given a refund to the full

value of your purchase. Alternatively, we can arrange collection of the item(s), please contact us

on 03330 112 112 for a collection to be arranged and a full refund provided.

If you have purchased either of these heaters for customers in the course of your own business, please contact

them immediately, advise them to stop using the heater and make arrangements for it to be removed.

Thank you in advance for your co-operation in this matter and we apologise for any inconvenience

caused.

Screwfix, Trade House, Mead Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3SR

[Nickfromwales]

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