Juice extractor
Injuries Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0097/07 |
| Brand | TCM |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article No 228554 (sold through Eduscho and Tschibo branches) |
| Published | 2 February 2007 |
Risk Description
Fatigue fractures may occur in the plastic connecting parts in the grating sieve (probably as a result of repeated washing in dishwashing machines). The sieve then breaks and parts may be projected at high velocity through the cover. Persons operating the appliance or standing in the immediate vicinity may be injured by the flying fragments.Three accidents causing injury are known to have occurred (severe lacerations to the face, arms and hands).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the producerDate of entry into force: Unknown