EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Sandwich maker PANCERKA — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01929/26
Summary
The connector hood may become detached after frequent assembly and disassembly. It no longer provides protection against electric shocks as live parts could become accessible. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may lead to an electric shock.Moreover, the power cable may heat excessively. This may cause damage to the cable and lead to overheating and fire. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Sandwich maker — PANCERKA
- Brand
- PANCERKA
- Name / model
- ABS505
- Batch number(s)
- BD000487
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Sandwich maker.
- Sold online: Amazon() / Other(TEMU (601099805151345)) /
What is the risk?
- The connector hood may become detached after frequent assembly and disassembly. It no longer provides protection against electric shocks as live parts could become accessible. The user could touch accessible live parts, which may lead to an electric shock.Moreover, the power cable may heat excessively. This may cause damage to the cable and lead to overheating and fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 07/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2026
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