EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric steriliser Medela “B-Well Steam Steriliser” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0660/14
Summary
null Moisture can come into contact with the electronic components or the mains cable through the connection between the cable and the device, which may cause a short-circuit that can lead to electric shock or fire. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.
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Product
Electric steriliser — Medela
- Brand
- Medela
- Name / model
- B-Well Steam Steriliser · 200.3377, 200.3378 Article numbers: 008.0100 to 008.0104, 008.0121, 008.0287
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric steriliser for babies' bottles and accessories. Items affected: - Article numbers: 008.0100 to 008.0104, 008.0121, 008.0287 (shown on boxes). - Model numbers: 200.3377 0 200.3378 (indicated on the product). Packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null Moisture can come into contact with the electronic components or the mains cable through the connection between the cable and the device, which may cause a short-circuit that can lead to electric shock or fire. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/03/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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