Elta waffle maker — electric shock risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The marking label detaches with time and the required safety statements are missing. This could lead to inappropriate use of the appliance and the user receiving an electric shock. Moreover, the device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch these live parts, which may lead to an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-9.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor
Product description
White waffle maker, 1200 W, 220-240 V, 50 Hz
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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