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Sokany Travel steam iron travel iron — choking & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingElectric shockApr 10, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Sokany Travel steam iron travel iron — choking & electric shock risk

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Hazard

The electric wires of the power cable of the appliance can come loose or slip out of its connection, making live parts accessible. The user can therefore receive an electric shock.Additionally, the button enabling steam to be released is can easily come loose. Being a small part, small children can put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-23

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (03/02/2026)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (04/02/2026)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (08/05/2026)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (08/05/2026)

Product description

Electric travel steam iron. Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN (product identifier: : sv25021827338196266).

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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