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was recalled on 19 May 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0271/06. Injuries risk reported by Czechia. - The construction of the pressure cooker does not comply with the specific requirements for incorrect assembling or closing.

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Alert Number0271/06
CategoryKitchen/cooking accessories
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginUnknown
Published19 May 2006

Risk Description

- The construction of the pressure cooker does not comply with the specific requirements for incorrect assembling or closing.- The value of 50 kPa was reached during the test for incorrect fitting (the pressure in the vessel reached the value higher than 4 kPa). Under this situation the initial (unwilling) opening of the lid could be caused by torque of approximately 0.5 Nm on the arm of the lid and the user could be hit by immediate release of the accumulated pressure, hot steam escape and splashing of hot water. - The sealing of the pressure cooker crashed during the test of resistance to deformation of the body and the lid.- The pressure rose during the test evenly and when the pressure of the value 290 kPa was reached, the strong explosion of the pressure cooker was caused without any previous signals. This product does not comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant standards. There was an explosion, but injuries connected with this type of product have not been reported yet.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Pressure cooker made of stainless steel “BREMI International”

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to .

About this risk

This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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