EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Charcoal barbeque starter Clas Ohlson “Piippusytytin, jossa kahva” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00888/22
Summary
The plastic handle of the product reaches extremely high temperatures (up to 175 °C) and melts during use, which can lead to falling coal smoldering on the ground, which in turn can ignite flammable materials. As a result, the user may suffer burns and the product may cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Charcoal barbeque starter — Clas Ohlson
- Brand
- Clas Ohlson
- Name / model
- Piippusytytin, jossa kahva · 31-6049
- Barcode
- 7393173297395
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Charcoal barbecue starter, in metal with plastic handle. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic handle of the product reaches extremely high temperatures (up to 175 °C) and melts during use, which can lead to falling coal smoldering on the ground, which in turn can ignite flammable materials. As a result, the user may suffer burns and the product may 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2022
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