Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Ireland
Published 16 Sep 2026
SR/02444/26
Kobe radiator withdrawn from the market over fire risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Kobe radiator) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Plug-in electric oil filled radiator with 9 fins and with a timer with 3 settings. Dimensions: 630 x 245 x 135 mm.
- Brand
- Kobe
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Fire
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02444/26
View official notice ↗
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