EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric coffee maker Hometech “Electrical Brewing Pot” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0624/14
Summary
null During abnormal operation, the thermal fuse fails to operate in time, allowing generation of excessive heat at the plastic base. This can lead to a fire and can leave live wires exposed. In the event that the product is operated beyond a certain time, the pot could overflow when it is lifted from the base. There is consequently a risk that the user may be scalded.The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Electric coffee maker — Hometech
- Brand
- Hometech
- Name / model
- Electrical Brewing Pot · NE-200
- Batch number(s)
- 5605645287714 (on the package)
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- The product consists of two parts. The first part is a metallic, cover-less coffee pot with a handle on the side.The second part is a metallic base with a mains lead on the side. The product comes in coloured cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null During abnormal operation, the thermal fuse fails to operate in time, allowing generation of excessive heat at the plastic base. This can lead to a fire and can leave live wires exposed. In the event that the product is operated beyond a certain time, the pot could overflow when it is lifted from the base. There is consequently a risk that the user may be scalded.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/03/2014
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