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Electric kettle Topmatic “Stainless Steel Kettle” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0113/16
Summary
null When the kettle is lifted off the base plate, the earth connection is broken at the same time as, or even before, the current-carrying connections. In the event of a fault, there is consequently 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.
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Product
Electric kettle — Topmatic
- Brand
- Topmatic
- Name / model
- Stainless Steel Kettle · EWK-2200.8; type: WK-001C
- Batch number(s)
- 4260427670309
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric kettle, 1.8-litre.
What is the risk?
- null When the kettle is lifted off the base plate, the earth connection is broken at the same time as, or even before, the current-carrying connections. In the event of a fault, there is consequently 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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