EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Radiator Kobe “Oil Filled Radiator 9 FIN 2kW” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02444/26
Summary
The Kobe Oil Filled Radiator 9 FIN 2kW has a defective plug that may overheat and catch fire, posing a serious risk. The product does not comply with EU safety standards and is being withdrawn from the market by its manufacturer. Affected consumers should check the recall websites for information on how to return or exchange their radiators.
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Product
Radiator — Kobe
- Brand
- Kobe
- Name / model
- Oil Filled Radiator 9 FIN 2kW · KBE8280200K
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Plug-in electric oil filled radiator with 9 fins and with a timer with 3 settings. Dimensions: 630 x 245 x 135 mm.
- Sold online: Other(www.TED.ie) / Other(wwww.cromwell.co.uk) /
- Recall information: https://www.ted.ie/info/voluntary-product-recallhttps://www.cromwell.co.uk/info/voluntary-product-recall
What is the risk?
- The product's plug has a manufacturing defect and may therefore overheat. This could lead to the plug and cable melting and/or catching fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/07/2026
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