EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Kettle BLUPOP “Electric Kettle” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00035/20
Summary
The mains plug has incorrect dimensions and is not adequately earthed. A person can consequently touch live parts when inserting the plug into a socket and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-2-15.
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Product
Kettle — BLUPOP
- Brand
- BLUPOP
- Name / model
- Electric Kettle · BEN203KS
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Stainless steel kettle with black lid, handle and base.
What is the risk?
- The mains plug has incorrect dimensions and is not adequately earthed. A person can consequently touch live parts when inserting the plug into a socket and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-2-15.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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