EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric hot water pouch Ardes “Sole mio soft for Bergamo” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00614/22
Summary
The product's pouch is not watertight, and a user may get scalded by hot water leaking from the product. The product's electrical insulation is not sufficient, and a user may receive an electric shock from touching live parts. Furthermore, the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, and may catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric hot water pouch — Ardes
- Brand
- Ardes
- Name / model
- Sole mio soft for Bergamo · AR076A
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric hot water pouch, marketed for children.
What is the risk?
- The product's pouch is not watertight, and a user may get scalded by hot water leaking from the product. The product's electrical insulation is not sufficient, and a user may receive an electric shock from touching live parts. Furthermore, the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, and may catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/03/2022
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