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Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE foldable kettle — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockMar 22, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE foldable kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE foldable kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE foldable kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE foldable kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Electric Kettle und TRAVEL FOLDING ELECTRIC KETTLE foldable kettle — electric shock risk

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Hazard

Due to the improper design of the mains cable (no earthing connection) , as well due to the faulty wiring, the product is not properly earthed. If the basic insulation fails, the metal ring of the water heater may become live, and the user may receive an electric shock The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Retailer (23/02/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (23/02/2024)

Product description

Foldable kettle made of silicone, designed with a cold socket on the appliance side. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09SL4JF38).

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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