OPSS Not provided Measuring instruments
Product Safety Report: Thermomix TM6 Measuring Cup Instructions (2211-0142)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2211-0142
Reason for the recall
- When the instructions are followed, the pressure in the bowl can increase to excessive levels and cause hot food to spill, presenting a burns hazard.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Thermomix TM6 Measuring Cup Instructions
- Name / model
- Thermomix TM6 measuring cup supplied with the Thermomix TM6 appliance, and which can also be used with the Thermomix TM5 appliance.
- Category
- Measuring instruments
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Thermomix TM6 Measuring Cup Instructions
- Hazard: When the instructions are followed, the pressure in the bowl can increase to excessive levels and cause hot food to spill, presenting a burns hazard.
- Corrective action: Thermomix have issued a safety notice to warn consumers of the risks.
- Product information
- Type
- Measuring Instruments - Measuring Cup
- Model
- Thermomix TM6 measuring cup supplied with the Thermomix TM6 appliance, and which can also be used with the Thermomix TM5 appliance.
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Product Description
- Thermomix is a multi-purpose kitchen appliance with functions that include weighing, mixing, chopping, milling, kneading, blending, steaming, cooking, beating, precise heating, stirring and emulsifying.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- In rare cases, when the TM6 measuring cup is inserted into the Thermomix TM5 or TM6 and the cooking temperature is set to exceed 95˚C / 200˚F, excess pressure can build in the mixing bowl causing the sudden spillage of hot food, leading to increased risk of burns. This risk is increased when the recommended fill level (as set out in the instructions and indicated on the inside of the mixing bowl) is exceeded. There have been 36 incidents reported to the company worldwide.
- Corrective action
- Thermomix have issued a safety notice to warn consumers of the risks. For further information, access the Vorwerk website.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2211-0142
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- Thermomix have issued a safety notice to warn consumers of the risks.
- Product information
- Type
- Measuring Instruments - Measuring Cup
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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