Brand: DKB Household Switzerland AG

Type/number of model: 2811

Risk Type: Electric Fire

Risk Description: 
We have become aware of a problem affecting the DKB Household Switzerland AG TURMIX AX 200 Humidifier. DKB has found out that Turmix AX 200 Evaporator, article-N° A51129, batch code: 2811, has a technical defect.
In certain circumstances the heating coil fastener can become disconnected from the heating-regulator. This causes overheating and the bottom of the housing to melt. Since the risk of a fire and potential exposure to melted plastic cannot be excluded, DKB has announced the recall.

What to do:
Please STOP USING the product immediately, disconnect it from the mains electrical supply and check whether your product is affected.

How to Check The Model / Serial Number
To check whether your product is affected you will need to check the batch code. This can be found on the printed silver Turmix rating label on the underside of the evaporator.

Risk Description:
The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:

• it does not have adequate insulation;
• the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position;
• it is not designed to withstand foreseeable overloads;
• the pins are inadequately sized.

Risk Description:
The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the power supply unit supplied with the product:

• is not designed to withstand foreseeable overloads;
• has pins that are inadequately sized.

Description: Black plastic mains adaptor with 3-pin mains plug and lead. Supplied within clear plastic package. Input: 100 – 240 V 50 / 60 Hz 2 A. Output: 15 -24 V DC 95 Watt.

Risk Description:
The mains plug supplied with the product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:
• the earthing pin is only partially sleeved.
• the dimensions of the pins are not correct.
• the fuse does not comply with the requirements.

Product: Electronic cigarette kit

Brand: "E-power"

Type/number of model: 18650

Country of origin: China

Description: Electronic cigarette kit supplied with mains adaptor ("Travel Adaptor", model - 18650 - HX-101).

Risk Type: Electric Shock and Fire

Risk Description:
The mains adaptor supplied with the product poses a risk of electric shock because:
• the insulation is not adequate;
• the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position.
• the pins are inadequately sized.

Product: SANYO Microwave Ovens

Brand: SANYO

Type/number of model:
EM-C8787B UK2 (Black Color)
EM-C8787W (White Color)

Item Description:  SANYO S&M would like to ask owners of SANYO microwave ovens to please stop using the products immediately, unplug the power cord and check the model number and the serial number on the back label
If the model number matches the one below, please contact SANYO Customer Contact Centre.

Model Number: EM-C8787B UK2 and EM-C8787W
Affected Serial Number List
1002UKM00617 A to 01128A
1004UKM00001A to 00512A
1004UKM01129A to 01640A
1008UKM00001A to 01024A
1008UKM01641A to 02152A
1011UKM00001A to 00257A
1011UKM05771A to 06537A
1012UKM00001A to 01024A
1104AUM01241A to 01752A
1105UKM00617A to 01640A
1107UKM00001A to 01024A
1109UKM00001A to 00512A

Risk Description: In some microwave ovens with the model number and serial numbers above, there is an insulation defect caused by the faulty plating of the operation buttons. As this poses a risk of electrical shock during operation, SANYO S&M is recalling the products concerned and giving owners a refund.

All other SANYO microwave oven models can be used without any concern.

Customer Inquiries
SANYO Customer Contact Centre
TEL: 08009 230019 (Freephone) / +44 (0) 1923 477351
Customer Contact Centre start date: January 25, 2012
Operating hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Product: Radio-controlled toy helicopter

Brand: Unknown

Type/number of model: Unknown

Item Description: Radio-controlled helicopter in black cardboard carry-box with a display window and red and white print.

Country of origin: China

Risk Type: Fire and Electric Shock

Risk Description:
The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the power supply unit:

•         does not have adequate insulation between the input and output circuits;

•         relies upon solder to maintain the position of the internal connections.

Product:  Electric heater

Brand: Tesco

Type/number of model:
1) SAAME-120Y2S

2) SAAME-160Y2

Item Description: Upright halogen heaters.

Risk Type: Fire

Risk Description:

After a detailed investigation Tesco is recalling the above Halogen Heaters as a precautionary measure. This follows the matter being brought to our attention by another retailer selling the identical product.

Instructions:
If you have purchased one of these heaters please return it to your nearest Tesco Extra or Superstore where you will be given a full refund

Contact details:

Tesco helpline Freephone 0800 50 55 55

Risk Description:
After a detailed investigation Tesco is recalling the above Halogen Heaters as a precautionary measure. This follows an isolated incident of a house fire caused by an identical product sold by another retailer.

Instructions:
If you have purchased one of these heaters please return it to your nearest Tesco Extra or Superstore where you will be given a full refund
Contact details:
Tesco helpline Freephone 0800 50 55 55