The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Hotronix Heat Presses
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Heat Press
Country of origin
United States
Product description
Commercial heat press machines for use in printing on apparel. Affected products were supplied between February 2018 and December 2024.
Product identifiers
Affected products state 3500/15 Watts/Amps on the labelling. Products with 1800/7.5 Watts/Amps are unaffected.
List of affected models (product name - model number)
Hotronix Dual Air Fusion IQ - XRF2
Hotronix Dual Air Fusion IQ ProPlace - XRF2PP
Hotronix Fusion IQ 40x50cm - XF
Hotronix Air Fusion IQ Table Top - XRF-TT
Hotronix Air Fusion IQ Pedestal - XRF
Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of fire, as it is possible for the electrical cabling and/or switches to overheat and become damaged. The 3500W heating plate has a serial plate rating of 15 amps but has been supplied for use in the UK with a 13amp fused plug.
Corrective action
The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the heat press from the power supply.
Contact Stahls UK (Europe) Ltd to arrange for them to replace the power switch and circuit breakers.
For further information, access the Stahls' website.
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