Prinetti Radiant Heater
Due to a manufacturing defect, insulation on the internal wiring of the product can get heat damaged from the heat of the metal reflector.
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Due to a manufacturing defect, insulation on the internal wiring of the product can get heat damaged from the heat of the metal reflector.
The design and construction of this fan heater does not meet Electrical Safety Standard requirements.
There is potential for the fan/heater to short circuit.
In rare cases, extreme incoming power fluctuation may result in a potential electrical failure of the control board. This fault may result in irregular operation of the compressor.
The cord between the controller and the blanket may become fatigued, resulting in a potential short circuit or arcing.
The control cord may fatigue and cause an internal short circuit or overheating.
The electrical cord may become fatigued and cause an internal short circuit or overheating.
In some circumstances, the element connection may overheat and become detached. The detached 'live' connector could then come in contact with the unearthed rear metal panel.
There is a possibility of a high resistance joint in the fuse holder, which can cause it to overheat and possibly catch fire.
The units may pressurise and rupture when turned on.