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Electric kettle SupportPlus “Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0757/16
Summary
null The product is not earthed and has accessible metallic parts, posing a risk of electric shock. The supply cord has inadequate cable restraint and the conversion plug could be removed without the use of a tool, also posing a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363.
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Product
Electric kettle — SupportPlus
- Brand
- SupportPlus
- Name / model
- Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle · EWK-2200.7. Order No:14-MM-1155.
- Batch number(s)
- 4250588722085
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Stainless steel electric kettle, 1.8L, 220-240V, 50/60Hz,1800W. Supplied with a removable base that connects to the mains and with a moulded, EU specification plug fitted with a UK conversion plug (PowerConnections SCF3). Packaged in a printed cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product is not earthed and has accessible metallic parts, posing a risk of electric shock. The supply cord has inadequate cable restraint and the conversion plug could be removed without the use of a tool, also posing a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/05/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/06/2016
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