EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Sewing machine “Mini Sewing Machine” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00919/26
Summary
The plug pins do not meet the dimensional requirements. As a result, the plug may not fit securely into a socket, causing damage over time and leading to overheating and fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Sewing machine
- Name / model
- Mini Sewing Machine · SM-202A
- Barcode
- 921011606589
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White and purple mini sewing machine with black power supply cord.
What is the risk?
- The plug pins do not meet the dimensional requirements. As a result, the plug may not fit securely into a socket, causing damage over time and leading to overheating and fire. 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: 21/01/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 02/03/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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