Stainless steel pressure cooker
Burns, Fire, Injuries Pressure equipment/vessels Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1515/18 |
| Brand | Artmétal |
| Category | Pressure equipment/vessels |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Les maîtres cuisiniers 9L |
| Published | 19 October 2018 |
Risk Description
It is possible to open the pressure cooker while it is still under pressure. As a result, the user could suffer burns or injuries. Steam or liquid may also leak from the pressure cooker, extinguishing the flame of the stove. As a consequence, natural gas could then be released leading to a fire or explosion. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 12778.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Nine-litre pressure cooker with stainless steel basket, for domestic use.