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Topmatic Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsElectric shockDec 9, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Topmatic Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Topmatic Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Topmatic Stainless Steel Kettle electric kettle — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

When the kettle is lifted off the base plate, the earth connection is broken at the same time as, or even before, the current-carrying connections. In the event of a fault, there is consequently 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.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer

Product description

Electric kettle, 1.8-litre.

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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