EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Pressure equipment/vessels
Pressure cooker Artmétal “Stainless steel pressure cooker” — risk: burns, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1515/18
Summary
It is possible to open the pressure cooker while it is still under pressure. As a result, the user could suffer burns or injuries. Steam or liquid may also leak from the pressure cooker, extinguishing the flame of the stove. As a consequence, natural gas could then be released leading to a fire or explosion. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant…
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Product
Pressure cooker — Artmétal
- Brand
- Artmétal
- Name / model
- Stainless steel pressure cooker · Les maîtres cuisiniers 9L
- Category
- Pressure equipment/vessels
- Nine-litre pressure cooker with stainless steel basket, for domestic use.
What is the risk?
- It is possible to open the pressure cooker while it is still under pressure. As a result, the user could suffer burns or injuries. Steam or liquid may also leak from the pressure cooker, extinguishing the flame of the stove. As a consequence, natural gas could then be released leading to a fire or explosion. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 12778.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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