EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
Smart kettle Viomi “VIOMI Smart Kettle” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00038/21
Summary
The contact connection on the base of the kettle does not meet the requirements for resistance to moisture. If liquid spills onto the stand, there is a risk of electric shock and short circuit in the mains. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 60335-1 and -2.
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Product
Smart kettle — Viomi
- Brand
- Viomi
- Name / model
- VIOMI Smart Kettle · V-SK152A
- Batch number(s)
- SK152A20200300417
- Barcode
- 6923185606345
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- White smart kettle. Capacity: 1,5 L; power: 1800W; voltage: 220-240 V, size 21.4x20.3x25.8 cm. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The contact connection on the base of the kettle does not meet the requirements for resistance to moisture. If liquid spills onto the stand, there is a risk of electric shock and short circuit in the mains. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 60335-1 and -2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2021
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