There is a product recall on Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd—Gasmate & Maxiheat Outdoor Electric Ceiling Heater or Wall Heater. The heater may get excessively hot and cause the radiant heater panel to melt. In some cases, this may cause the RCD (safety switch) to trip instead.
Product information
Product description
Gasmate: Alfresco Radiant Heater 1800W, 2400W, 3200W
Maxiheat: Slimline Radiant Heater 1800W, 2400W, 3200W
Identifying features
Gasmate: M/N:EH610 - S/N: 217879, M/N:EH620 - S/N: 217879 and S/N:218303,
M/N:EH630 - S/N: 217878
Maxiheat: M/N:EH610M - S/N: 202268, M/N:EH620M - S/N:202268 and S/N:222460 and S/N:226663
M/N:630M - S/N:202268
What are the defects?
The heater may get excessively hot and cause the radiant heater panel to melt. In some cases, this may cause the RCD (safety switch) to trip instead.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, there is risk of burns or fire.
Dates available for sale
1st March 2013 - 3rd June 2015
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
Gasmate: Alfresco Radiant Heater: Various Retailers
Maxiheat: Slimline Radiant Heater: Barbeques Galore
Supplier
Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd
Supplier's web site
http://www.sitro.com.au