AlphaheaterReviews of alphaheater.com

DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO BUY THIS. I have reported the device to Trading Standards for International goods (UKICC). As with other reviews I have read, my problems started at check out where I had a remote added for an extra $9.95, without actively choosing this option. The so called 'Instruction Manual' (a short leaflet) makes terrifying reading and is unsafe in many environments and under many conditions, by their own admission. Terrifying spelling errors too!! This device is unsafe as it is dangerous to plug it into lower electrical sockets (could be too close to carpet or other flammable floor coverings). On trying to plug it in, its 'bottom heavy' design makes it lean forward out of the plug socket. It only has to heat up and drop out to catch fire and makes this a very dangerous, poorly designed product. I'm trying to get a refund via Paypal's dispute resolution centre.

These heaters are a scam - grossly over-priced at £50+ - on eBay more like £15. The big problem is that they are Made in China and then sold under numerous brand names. They have been reported as being very unsafe, and they don’t conform to EEC regulations. I bought two for over £100 incl p&p but one never worked and the other got so hot it could have burnt my flat and others down. Requests for refunds have been ignored to date. Next stop PayPal. But like a lot of so-called instant heat heaters - Made in China - these are also not fit for purpose. AVOID THEM.

I ordered one of these heaters and was quoted £54 in writing on their website yet when I paid for it I was charged £59. The credit card company then also applied a bank currency exchange fee. I was not made aware of this at any stage. I therefore contacted the company on the email they supplied only to find it was undeliverable. As of today I have not received the goods either.