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YONG HENG automatic kettle — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 18, 2011
Photo from the official notice: YONG HENG automatic kettle — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire due to:- incorrect wiring insulation;- the power cable presents a zone of clearance in the plastic support which can lead to cutting / breaking and therefore causing a short-circuit;- the small cable inside the plastic cover is not fixed firmly in place;- the welding with the power cord has been made on a small surface.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Product description

The kettle is made of stainless steel, 10.5 cm diameter and height of 8.5 cm. At the bottom of the kettle there is a black plastic support for positioning. This support contains the heating elements which are separated from the plastic support by a circular metal piece. The kettle is fixed on the pl

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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