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SupportPlus Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJun 24, 2016
Photo from the official notice: SupportPlus Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: SupportPlus Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: SupportPlus Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: SupportPlus Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product is not earthed and has accessible metallic parts, posing a risk of electric shock. The supply cord has inadequate cable restraint and the conversion plug could be removed without the use of a tool, also posing a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (26/05/2016)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (07/06/2016)

Product description

Stainless steel electric kettle, 1.8L, 220-240V, 50/60Hz,1800W. Supplied with a removable base that connects to the mains and with a moulded, EU specification plug fitted with a UK conversion plug (PowerConnections SCF3). Packaged in a printed cardboard box.

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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