EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric kettle “FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00731/26
Summary
During use, the thermostat in the appliance may short-circuit, producing dangerous amounts of flames and smoke. The user may try to extinguish the fire. They may sustain burns if their clothes catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and 60335-2-15.
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Product
Electric kettle
- Name / model
- FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE · W68-650, YS-2008
- Barcode
- 8421235216509
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric kettle made of white and blue silicone plastic Voltage 110/220 V, frequency 50-60 Hz.
What is the risk?
- During use, the thermostat in the appliance may short-circuit, producing dangerous amounts of flames and smoke. The user may try to extinguish the fire. They may sustain burns if their clothes catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and 60335-2-15.
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: 16/12/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/12/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/12/2025
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