Pressure cooker

Burns, Injuries Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Pressure cooker
Alert Number0667/08
BrandTOPFAST
CategoryKitchen/cooking accessories
Risk TypeBurns, Injuries
Notifying CountryPoland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN: 8697449798555, model ASA22-7.0, capacity 7 litres
Published27 June 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries and burns due to the possibility of explosion. The material used is too weak to assure safe use. There is a danger of fractures and breaks due to excessive inner tension. The product does not comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and with the relevant European standard EN 12778.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Packed in a cardboard box with pictures of the product, information about the producer and importer, CE and GS markings, EAN code. The pressure cooker is made of stainless steel covered with chrome and nickel. The capacity of the vessel is 7 litres. Handles are made of black plastic. On the bottom of the pressure cooker is the inscription: “Condor quality”.

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