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Electric hot water bottle Dinsheng “Milkycat Cute Hot Water Bottle” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00870/25
Summary
The product can be active or energised whilst the user is filling the product. If the hot water bottle leaks it can touch live parts and cause electric shock. Moreover, the plug also had insufficient dimensions and was inadequately earthed. A user could consequently touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric hot water bottle — Dinsheng
- Brand
- Dinsheng
- Name / model
- Milkycat Cute Hot Water Bottle
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Rechargeable hot water bag with plush sleeping rabbit cartoon cover. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product can be active or energised whilst the user is filling the product. If the hot water bottle leaks it can touch live parts and cause electric shock. Moreover, the plug also had insufficient dimensions and was inadequately earthed. A user could consequently touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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