Argos and Homebase · Electric fan heater "Flat Fan Heater"

The product poses a risk of fire because dust collecting on the heater element can prevent air flow through the element and cause overheating. This overheating is far enough away from the thermal cut outs that they do not operate, however the temperature rise in the immediate vicinity is sufficient to cause the plastic casing to melt. 46 incidents reported.

Published: 29 April 2011
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Open the original alert before further use and follow the measures stated there.

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0379/11
Model: Argos catalogue numbers 515/2583 & 415/0190. Homebase article number 458193.

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Electric fan heater