EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Fridge/freezer Ikea “Frostfri” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0898/16
Summary
null The upper panel of the fridge/freezer case may detach or break, leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Fridge/freezer — Ikea
- Brand
- Ikea
- Name / model
- Frostfri · Frostfri freezer A++ 227 ref: 70221871, Frostfri fridge A++ 395 ref: 30221868
- Batch number(s)
- The affected models are produced between week 45 of 2015 (1545) and week 7 of 2016 (1607).
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Fridge/freezer.
What is the risk?
- null The upper panel of the fridge/freezer case may detach or break, leaving live parts accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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