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

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

The De Vielle Dual Fan Electric Heater.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025 - 11:49
Sean Murray

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.

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