Urgent recall: 5,000 mini heaters pulled from Irish stores over electric shock risk

The De Vielle Dual Fan Electric Heater.

Ireland’s consumer watchdog has issued an urgent recall notice for over 5,000 electric mini heaters sold in Ireland, due to a risk of electric shock.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said the serious risk was revealed during testing of the De Vielle Dual Fan Electric Heater.

These heaters were sold in dozens of retailers around the country, including popular chains such as Woodies. Anyone who bought one can return it for a full refund.

The CCPC’s director of communications, Gráinne Griffin, said: “If you have one of these De Vielle heaters, do not use it.

“Tests carried out by our product safety team have revealed a serious risk of electric shock. If you own a small white fan heater you should check the brand and model of your heater immediately.

“Full details of the affected products are on ccpc.ie. Five thousand heaters are being recalled with consumers entitled to a full refund.” 

The model number, article number, and product code of the affected heater are DEF978005. The barcode is 5391520977992, while the batch numbers range from 61299 to 66311.

CCPC tests found that the front grill can break and expose live parts, putting users at risk of electric shock.

The commission added that the tests were part of an EU-wide project, with product safety authorities in Ireland and across Europe conducting targeted investigations of items including highchairs, soothers, and mini heaters.