[Recalled] Rice cooker — The product poses a risk of electric shock because it is not earthed and in the… | EU Safety Gate 2010-04-02
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Rice cooker |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Tiger King |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) |
| Reference | 0590/10 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Electric shock |
| Notice date | 02 April 2010 |
Why it was recalled
According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The product poses a risk of electric shock because it is not earthed and in the case of an insulation defect the outer casing will become live; and because the cable insulation is so brittle that it cracks after being handled normally for a short time, exposing live wires that could be touched.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
This recall concerns Electrical appliances and equipment products distributed in Germany and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX). Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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