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Glass ceramic hob with two induction plates

Fire Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Glass ceramic hob with two induction plates was recalled on 4 May 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0379/07. Fire risk reported by Germany. This product poses a risk of fire becausean electronic supplier component can fail in certain circumstances, with the result that the two electrical cooking zones at the back can switch on of their own accord.

Alert Number0379/07
BrandBosch, Siemens, Neff, Constructa, Balay, Lynx
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberThe problem concerns specific glass ceramic hobs which have been marketed in Germany since 1 January 2006 under the BOSCH, SIEMENS, NEFF and CONSTRUCTA brands and in Spain since September 2006 under the BALAY or LYNX brands.
Published4 May 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of fire becausean electronic supplier component can fail in certain circumstances, with the result that the two electrical cooking zones at the back can switch on of their own accord. Objects sitting on the hob can ignite without the user's knowledge and cause a fire.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Glass ceramic hobs, which are 60 cm wide, consisting of two electrical plates and two induction plates. The appliances in question have numbers at the top left-hand corner or at the left-hand side of the glass. Only appliances with particular manufacturing data and corresponding identification numbers (E numbers) are affected. Information on the appliances can be found on the Internet at <a class="lien" href="www.service-management-web.com">www.service-management-web.com</a>.

🔥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a fire hazard related to Glass ceramic hob with two induction plates.

About this risk

This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.

Recommended action

Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.

Who is at risk?

All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.

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