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Electric kettle — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-10-17 · China-origin

Hazard: Electric shock, FireOrigin: China

Electric kettle poses electric shock and fire risks

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-10-17
Country of origin	China
Category	Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard	Electric shock, Fire
Hazard description	The fuse within the plug does not contain any granular filler which could lead to the plug overheating, catching fire and/or exploding. Moreover, insufficient distance between the edge of the plug and the plug pins can enable access to live parts, causing an electric shock.
Non-compliance	Low Voltage Directive
Remedy	Import rejected at border.
Recall number	SR/03571/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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