20 June 2014

Weiss Heat Transfer Systems

Product Identifiers

Models affected: FV602 FV603 FV652 FV653 Your unit is affected if it is red or green with 2 or 3 outlets, and either; (a) does not have a label, or (b) has a label, but no batch number.

Supplier Contact

Weiss Limited
Unit B, 20 Arwen Place, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand

Prohibited product

On 19 June 2014 Energy Safety issued the Electricity Regulations (Prohibited Electrical Appliances – Weiss Heat Transfer System Models FV602, FV603, FV652 and FV653, Produced Prior to May 2012) Notice 2014.

Products included in prohibition - Weiss Heat Transfer System Models FV602, FV603, FV652 and FV653, produced prior to May 2012.

As of 19 June 2014 it is prohibited to:

  • Sell the prohibited items
  • Use the prohibited items

Visit Worksafe website for the prohibition notice.

Visit the Energy Safety website for more information on prohibited electrical products.

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz

The Hazard!

House Fire – there have been multiple house fires involving these units and there is a significant risk of further fires.

What to do...

Turn the unit off immediately, and inspect. If your unit is red or green with 2 or 3 outlets, and either; (a) does not have a label, or (b) has a label, but no batch number. Turn the unit off and contact Weiss for assistance and to arrange for a replacement unit.

Product Identifiers

Models affected: FV602 FV603 FV652 FV653 Your unit is affected if it is red or green with 2 or 3 outlets, and either; (a) does not have a label, or (b) has a label, but no batch number.

Supplier Contact

Weiss Limited
Unit B, 20 Arwen Place, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand

Prohibited product

On 19 June 2014 Energy Safety issued the Electricity Regulations (Prohibited Electrical Appliances – Weiss Heat Transfer System Models FV602, FV603, FV652 and FV653, Produced Prior to May 2012) Notice 2014.

Products included in prohibition - Weiss Heat Transfer System Models FV602, FV603, FV652 and FV653, produced prior to May 2012.

As of 19 June 2014 it is prohibited to:

  • Sell the prohibited items
  • Use the prohibited items

Visit Worksafe website for the prohibition notice.

Visit the Energy Safety website for more information on prohibited electrical products.

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz