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Electric kettle KitchenAid — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0025/18
Summary
The handle of the kettle can separate from the kettle body. Water could consequently splash out of the top of the kettle.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric kettle — KitchenAid
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Name / model
- Model: 5KEK1722BOB Serial number range: YA302***** to YA724*****, Model: 5KEK1722BER Serial number range: YA302***** to YA724*****, Model: 5KEK1722BSX Serial number range: YA302***** to YA724*****, Other EU Models:5KEK1722EAC;5KEK1722EER;5KEK1722EOB;5KEK1722ESX , Switzerland Models:5KEK1722SAC;5KEK1
- Batch number(s)
- January 2013 - June 2017
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Cordless electric kettle 1.7L, in various colours.
- Recall information: http://www.repair.whirlpool.com/
What is the risk?
- The handle of the kettle can separate from the kettle body. Water could consequently splash out of the top of the kettle.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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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