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Electric kettle OFESTA BARCELONA “OFESTA WK 226” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00079/22
Summary
The power connector is not adapted to the electric kettle, resulting in overheating. The non-metallic parts of the product are not sufficiently resistant to ignition. Users may touch live parts which are overheated or where the insulation has been damaged, and receive burns or an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN…
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Product
Electric kettle — OFESTA BARCELONA
- Brand
- OFESTA BARCELONA
- Name / model
- OFESTA WK 226 · 3801023 (v01), WK 226
- Batch number(s)
- 20509504
- Barcode
- 5060337470254
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White plastic electric kettle in protection class II. Power plug, 220-240V, 50/60Hz, and 1000-1200W. Capacity: 1.0 liters.
What is the risk?
- The power connector is not adapted to the electric kettle, resulting in overheating. The non-metallic parts of the product are not sufficiently resistant to ignition. Users may touch live parts which are overheated or where the insulation has been damaged, and receive burns or an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-2-15 and EN 60695-2-11.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/11/2021
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