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Steam iron Russell Hobbs “Steamglide” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0113/14
Summary
null There is a risk that the flex of the iron may fail causing heat energy to emit through the flex insulation and cable guard; this could cause flash burns to user of the product.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Steam iron — Russell Hobbs
- Brand
- Russell Hobbs
- Name / model
- Steamglide · 15081, 18651, 18720, 18741,18742,18743,19220,19221,19222,19840,20260,20280,20550,20560
- Batch number(s)
- DDDYY 04512 -36512 and DDDYY 00113 - 19513
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Steam iron in various colours according to model number. Packaged in printed cardboard box. 220-240V. 2000-2400W.
What is the risk?
- null There is a risk that the flex of the iron may fail causing heat energy to emit through the flex insulation and cable guard; this could cause flash burns to user of the product.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/12/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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