EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Steam cleaner BALASHOV — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00402/26
Summary
A short-circuit in the temperature control device allows continued operation, and the appliance can be unintentionally activated. Moreover, the earthing protection is inadequate which can lead to a fire and burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2.
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Product
Steam cleaner — BALASHOV
- Brand
- BALASHOV
- Name / model
- AH-SL-001V
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hand-operated steam cleaner, 2500 W with 6 speeds and 3 different brush heads. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique identifier: 0123456789012).
What is the risk?
- A short-circuit in the temperature control device allows continued operation, and the appliance can be unintentionally activated. Moreover, the earthing protection is inadequate which can lead to a fire and burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2025
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