EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Immersion heater Hej — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00694/23
Summary
The dimension of the power cable of the heater is too small and the electrical conductors can overheat, leading to damage to the electrical insulation. This poses a risk of electrocution and fire The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European Standard EN 60335.
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Product
Immersion heater — Hej
- Brand
- Hej
- Name / model
- HJ 130-10
- Barcode
- 6934614001006
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Coffee immersion heater; nominal voltage marked on the product: 220V; 1500W.
What is the risk?
- The dimension of the power cable of the heater is too small and the electrical conductors can overheat, leading to damage to the electrical insulation. This poses a risk of electrocution and fire The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European Standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/03/2023
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