United KingdomThe Rice Robot sold by Spree TV, a plug-in rice cooker/steamer (barcode 080313025242), has been recalled. It presents a high risk of fire because the thermal fuse may not be in contact with the heating bowl and the product has non‑insulated live metal parts, and it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and visit Spree TV to register for a free replacement.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Rice Robot presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Rice Cookers/Steamers
Brand: Spree TV
Barcode: 080313025242
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
Product Description: Plug-in unit that cooks rice, pasta and other foods.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0169
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the thermal fuse has not been installed correctly and is not in contact with the heating bowl. It is therefore unlikely to provide the required protection in the event of an overtemperature fault. The product also features non-insulated, live metal parts. Improvements are required to product marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Spree TV.
We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and visit Spree TV to register for a free replacement.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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