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🧸 Product FR April 20, 2021

acova — sèche-serviettes

mauvaise qualité de soudure sur une charnière. risque de chute du sèche-serviette si la charnière du haut est concernée. ¤

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
acova — sèche-serviettes
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Acova towel warmers are electrical appliances. Poor weld quality on a hinge may cause the towel warmer to fall if the top hinge is affected. Contact customer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3566550069432 7613367635063 3566550069418 7613367635070 3566550069395 7613367635087
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This alert was reported 1972 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about Acova towel warmers. Some have a weak weld on a hinge. If the top hinge is weak, the warmer could fall.

What's happening? Acova has fixed the problem. They will repair or replace the towel warmer for free.

Does this affect me? If you own an Acova towel warmer, it might be unsafe. Check the hinge for cracks or looseness.

What should I do? Call Acova’s customer service. They will tell you what to do next. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
acova
Agency-published detail

Type: appareils électriques, outils · Category: appareils électriques, électroménager · Hazard: blessures · GTIN: 3566550069432, 7613367635063, 3566550069418, 7613367635070 · mauvaise qualité de soudure sur une charnière. risque de chute du sèche-serviette si la charnière du haut est concernée. ¤ · À faire: contacter le service consommateur

First published
April 20, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/194/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
acova — sèche-serviettes. Acova towel warmers are electrical appliances. Poor weld quality on a hinge may cause the towel warmer to fall if the top hinge is affected. Contact customer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 20, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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