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Bioethanol fireplace Kratki “Whiskey 2” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00097/23
Summary
The product has insufficient thermal isolation, which could result in burns to a user touching it. Furthermore, the product could ignite nearby material and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Bioethanol fireplace — Kratki
- Brand
- Kratki
- Name / model
- Whiskey 2 · WHISKEY/2/CZARNY/TUV, Whiskey 2 TÜV English style, Black
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Decorative free-standing bioethanol fireplace.
What is the risk?
- The product has insufficient thermal isolation, which could result in burns to a user touching it. Furthermore, the product could ignite nearby material and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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