EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Foldable kettle “Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00720/24
Summary
Due to the improper design of the mains cable (no earthing connection) , as well due to the faulty wiring, the product is not properly earthed. If the basic insulation fails, the metal ring of the water heater may become live, and the user may receive an electric shock The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Foldable kettle
- Name / model
- Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE · HY-01
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Foldable kettle made of silicone, designed with a cold socket on the appliance side. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09SL4JF38).
What is the risk?
- Due to the improper design of the mains cable (no earthing connection) , as well due to the faulty wiring, the product is not properly earthed. If the basic insulation fails, the metal ring of the water heater may become live, and the user may receive an electric shock The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 23/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/02/2024
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