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Sewing machine — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockSep 19, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Sewing machine — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The pins on the plug are too close to the periphery of the product and their dimension is inadequate. The user could touch the pins while removing or inserting the plug, potentially leading to electric shock. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (22/07/2025)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (01/08/2025)

Product description

A small-scale sewing machine with multiple thread settings, accessories and a product plug. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique identifier: 157137256602).

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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