EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Induction cooker — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03278/25
Summary
The product's plug is not fitted with a conforming fuse and the fuse is suspected to be counterfeit. If there is a failure within the electrical system whilst the product is in use, the fuse may fail to prevent fire and explosion. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Induction cooker
- A mains powered portable induction hob fitted with a mains supply cord and plug.
What is the risk?
- The product's plug is not fitted with a conforming fuse and the fuse is suspected to be counterfeit. If there is a failure within the electrical system whilst the product is in use, the fuse may fail to prevent fire and explosion. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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