Handy Steamer

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Handy Steamer
Alert NumberA12/00036/20
BrandSteam Magic
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberBI-55
Published17 January 2020

Risk Description

The supply cord is not protected against excessive flexing and can consequently split, exposing live parts. A user could consequently receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-2-3.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/10/2019Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Domestic steam iron fitted with a C18 appliance inlet. The item was supplied with a separate mains to C13 supply cord.

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