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Hometech Electrical Brewing Pot electric coffee maker — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0624/14)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsElectric shockMay 2, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Hometech Electrical Brewing Pot electric coffee maker — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0624/14)
Photo from the official notice: Hometech Electrical Brewing Pot electric coffee maker — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0624/14)
Photo from the official notice: Hometech Electrical Brewing Pot electric coffee maker — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0624/14)

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

Hazard

During abnormal operation, the thermal fuse fails to operate in time, allowing generation of excessive heat at the plastic base. This can lead to a fire and can leave live wires exposed. In the event that the product is operated beyond a certain time, the pot could overflow when it is lifted from the base. There is consequently a risk that the user may be scalded.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (11/03/2014)

Product description

The product consists of two parts. The first part is a metallic, cover-less coffee pot with a handle on the side.The second part is a metallic base with a mains lead on the side. The product comes in coloured cardboard packaging.

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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