United KingdomElectric Kettle model CZ-8520, an electric kettle with an attached wall plug sold in cartons identified 1060211 and OCC087533541475 (made in China), is affected. It was found to present a serious fire risk because the plug fuse is too small, does not meet BS 1362, and the product fails Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import was rejected at the border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Electric Kettle presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Kettles (Powered)
Model: CZ-8520
Product carton identifiers: 1060211, OCC087533541475.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Electric kettle with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0190
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse is too small and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, without granular filler the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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