Electric shock

Electric kettle

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Case number
A12/0757/16
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
EWK-2200.7. Order No:14-MM-1155.
Batch
4250588722085
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2016-06-24

⚠️ Risk

null The product is not earthed and has accessible metallic parts, posing a risk of electric shock. The supply cord has inadequate cable restraint and the conversion plug could be removed without the use of a tool, also posing a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 26/05/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 07/06/2016

Stainless steel electric kettle, 1.8L, 220-240V, 50/60Hz,1800W. Supplied with a removable base that connects to the mains and with a moulded, EU specification plug fitted with a UK conversion plug (PowerConnections SCF3). Packaged in a printed cardboard box.