EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric hot water bottle Bauer — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01322/25
Summary
The plug is fitted with an incorrect fuse (13-amp instead of 3-amp). This fuse can permit excessive current flow, resulting in the product overheating and the potential risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric hot water bottle — Bauer
- Brand
- Bauer
- Name / model
- CHB-006
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Pink rechargeable electric hot water bottle.
What is the risk?
- The plug is fitted with an incorrect fuse (13-amp instead of 3-amp). This fuse can permit excessive current flow, resulting in the product overheating and the potential risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2025
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