EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Waffle maker Elta — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04377/25
Summary
The marking label detaches with time and the required safety statements are missing. This could lead to inappropriate use of the appliance and the user receiving an electric shock. Moreover, the device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch these live parts, which may lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements…
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Product
Waffle maker — Elta
- Brand
- Elta
- Name / model
- WJ-107
- Batch number(s)
- 5482908340
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- White waffle maker, 1200 W, 220-240 V, 50 Hz
- Recall information: https://www.tedi.com/hr/informacije-za-kupce
What is the risk?
- The marking label detaches with time and the required safety statements are missing. This could lead to inappropriate use of the appliance and the user receiving an electric shock. Moreover, the device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch these live parts, which may lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-9.
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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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