0274/06
- Case number
- 0274/06
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Type / Model
- 4225049 (green), 4225063 (white)
- Barcode
- KK05
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
- Country of origin
- 🇨🇳 China
- Published
- 2006-05-19
⚠️ Risk
Risk of scalding caused by hot water. The element fails in use causing a short circuit. This creates energy which forces the water out of the kettle. Investigation revealed that the element had been poorly manufactured leading to a weakness and subsequent failure.128 incidents reported through Argos hazard notification procedure.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from sale. Recall notices placed in Argos stores.Date of entry into force: Unknown