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Bäcken Steamcook pressure cooker — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJul 19, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Bäcken Steamcook pressure cooker — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Bäcken Steamcook pressure cooker — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The mechanical resistance of the cooker is inadequate and the cooker and the lid can deform under pressure. Steam may consequently be ejected downwards and extinguish the flame of the stove. As a consequence, natural gas could then be released leading to a fire or explosion.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 12778.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor

Product description

8-litre pressure cooker with a clamp-type closure mechanism. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon and Cdiscount.

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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