United KingdomSkitia Electrical Grill model 72206.01 (1600W black electric grill, barcode 3800201390583, additional ID BG124537141, packaged in a white and blue box) is affected. It was recalled because the plug has no fuse, presenting a high risk of electric shock, the grill has accessible sharp edges posing a risk of cuts, and it does not meet required electrical and plug/sockets regulations; improvements to marking, labelling and instructions are also required. The goods have been seized by the local authority and are awaiting destruction.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Skitia Electrical Grill presenting a high risk of electric shock and cuts.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Grills
Brand: Skitia
Model: 72206.01
Barcode: 3800201390583
Additional Identifier: BG124537141
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Product Description: 1600w black electric grill packaged in a white and blue box.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0128
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug has no facilities for a fuse. The fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating, shocking the user and/or exploding. The product also presents a risk of cuts, as it was found to have accessible sharp edges. Improvements are also required to the product marking, labelling and instructions.
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 goods have been seized by the local authority and are awaiting destruction.
The official notice
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