🧸 Product FR July 19, 2019

Bäcken — Steamcook

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Injuries
Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories
Hazard: The mechanical resistance of the cooker is inadequate and the cooker and the lid can deform under pressure.
Origin: People's Republic of China

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2572 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

78 days in total

May 17, 2026 August 3, 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 a steam cooker made for kitchens. The cooker and lid may bend or break under pressure.

What's happening? The cooker does not hold its shape well. It can bend or break when used.

Does this affect me? If you own this steam cooker, it may break and cause injury.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

🤖 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)

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The mechanical resistance of the cooker is inadequate and the cooker and the lid can deform under pressure. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

July 19, 2019

Last refreshed by us

2 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/353449

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

July 19, 2019

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Bäcken — Steamcook. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The mechanical resistance of the cooker is inadequate and the cooker and the lid can deform under pressure. · Origin: People's Republic of China

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on July 19, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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