Kettle
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0598/07 |
| Brand | SINGER |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Model Number | GW-12X38 |
| Published | 29 June 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:- after overflow test the connecting device in the base decreased electrical strength and an electric breakdown occurred;- the drainage holes in the base are too narrow. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Cordless boiling kettle with metal vessel for home use. The mains lead to the basement by flexible cord. Parameters: 230V, 50Hz, 1500W, class of protection I. The product is packed in cardboard box with dimensions 22x18x20cm.