EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Drinking glass Ikea “POKAL glass” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02359/24
Summary
The product is made of tempered glass that may not sufficiently withstand thermal shock if it is scratched, for example by stacking, cleaning in the dishwasher and/or with abrasive sponges. This can cause the glass to break at its weakest point, potentially leading to the splattering of near-boiling liquid over hands or other limbs, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General…
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Product
Drinking glass — Ikea
- Brand
- Ikea
- Name / model
- POKAL glass
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- A drinking glass made of tempered glass in multiple sizes (27 cl., 35 cl. and 65 cl.) and colours. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product is made of tempered glass that may not sufficiently withstand thermal shock if it is scratched, for example by stacking, cleaning in the dishwasher and/or with abrasive sponges. This can cause the glass to break at its weakest point, potentially leading to the splattering of near-boiling liquid over hands or other limbs, causing injuries. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: 16/08/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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