EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
Essential-oil diffuser Nature et découvertes “HEVEA” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0060/19
Summary
The knob for adjusting the essential-oil diffuser can be easily detached. A child can be in contact with the small part, put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the LVD and the relevant standard EN 60598.
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Product
Essential-oil diffuser — Nature et découvertes
- Brand
- Nature et découvertes
- Name / model
- HEVEA · 15185410
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Essential-oil diffuser which is operated by turning a small cylindrical control knob. The product is packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The knob for adjusting the essential-oil diffuser can be easily detached. A child can be in contact with the small part, put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the LVD and the relevant standard EN 60598.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/07/2019
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