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Aroma diffuser BF — risk: electric shock, microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00070/23
Summary
The water tank is not antibacterial and the appliance does not give a sound and/or light warning to change the water. This could lead to the development of mould that can cause allergic reactions when spread by air. In addition, the insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient between the primary and secondary circuit. This may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
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Product
Aroma diffuser — BF
- Brand
- BF
- Name / model
- Aroma Diffuser · 1201317
- Barcode
- 8000012013175
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White and brown, plastic-covered ultrasonic aroma diffuser with colourful LED lighting.
What is the risk?
- The water tank is not antibacterial and the appliance does not give a sound and/or light warning to change the water. This could lead to the development of mould that can cause allergic reactions when spread by air. In addition, the insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient between the primary and secondary circuit. This may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-98.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/09/2022
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