Kobe 2kW Oil-Filled 9 Fin Radiator: known problems
3 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
2 of these reports describe a fire, explosion or shock risk.
Costly or dangerous
EU Safety Gate lists Kobe 9-fin 2kW radiator as serious fire risk, non-compliant with Low Voltage Directive
Safety risk
EU Safety Gate / RAPEX notification (Safety Gate 37/2026) notifying country Ireland, alert level 'Serious risk', for the same Kobe 9-fin 2kW oil-filled radiator.
What to check. This confirms the hazard is recognised across the EU, not just the UK. The radiator fails the Low Voltage Directive and was withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users. Do not use it.
Ireland consumer protection (CCPC) recalls Kobe KBE8280200K, ~11 units sold via ted.ie
Official recall notice from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Ireland (CCPC), publication date 3 September 2026, confirming the same plug defect and the recall by Cromwell Tools Limited.
What to check. Confirms the recall applies in Ireland too; ~11 units were sold via ted.ie. Same action: stop use, return for refund.
Kobe KBE8280200K oil radiator recalled for fire risk from plug overheating defect
Safety risk
Official UK Trading Standards recall (PSD case 2606-0205) for the Kobe 2kW Oil-Filled 9 Fin Radiator, product code KBE8280200K, sold from January 2024 onwards.
What to check. If you own this radiator, stop using it immediately and arrange a refund with Cromwell Tools Limited (0800 33 88 77 / [email protected]). Check the batch numbers 0081430138-151 and 0081476187-538. The failure is in the mains plug, which can overheat and ignite during normal use.
These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
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