EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Tumble dryer BECKEN “Tumble Dryer (Máquina de Secar Roupa)” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01720/23
Summary
The mixture of refrigerants in the tumble dryer contains a flammable component. This creates a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-11.
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Product
Tumble dryer — BECKEN
- Brand
- BECKEN
- Name / model
- Tumble Dryer (Máquina de Secar Roupa) · BDM2741 HP
- Barcode
- 5601988259739
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Tumble dryer, 8.0 Kg capacity, 220-240V~, 50 Hz, 850 W, IPX4, 295 g R134a, Class I, manufactured in 2022, 52 kg (Weight), 67 x 67.5 x 88.5 (cm). Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The mixture of refrigerants in the tumble dryer contains a flammable component. This creates a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-11.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/05/2023
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