EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric kettle KUAN YE “Electrothermal cup” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0112/15
Summary
null The wiring insulation is insufficient and the product is not earthed which could lead to a risk of electric shock. The conductors in the wires are undersized and could consequently overheat. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Product
Electric kettle — KUAN YE
- Brand
- KUAN YE
- Name / model
- Electrothermal cup · AO65780
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric kettle made of stainless steel, diameter of 11 cm, with a black plastic handle and lid. Packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The wiring insulation is insufficient and the product is not earthed which could lead to a risk of electric shock. The conductors in the wires are undersized and could consequently overheat. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/01/2015
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