EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Meat grinder — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03398/25
Summary
The product does not have a secure closure mechanism on the lid. If the user lifts the lid upwards with the blades still in motion, their fingers or hand can be crushed or severed. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Meat grinder
- Stainless steel meat grinder with attached wall plug, 5 speed settings, 500W and 5L capacity. Product sold, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product does not have a secure closure mechanism on the lid. If the user lifts the lid upwards with the blades still in motion, their fingers or hand can be crushed or severed. This product does not meet 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: 10/06/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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