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🧸 Product HU June 9, 2023

BF — Aroma Diffuser

White and brown, plastic-covered ultrasonic aroma diffuser with colourful LED lighting.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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BF — Aroma Diffuser
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock, Microbiological
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The water tank is not antibacterial and the appliance does not give a sound and/or light warning to change the water. This could lead to the development of mould that can cause allergic reactions when spread by air. In addition, the insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient between the primary and secondary circuit. This may cause an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8000012013175
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1084 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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 an electric diffuser that spreads smells in the air. It uses water in a tank.

What's happening? The water tank does not stop mold from growing. Mold can cause allergies. Also, the plug may give an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this diffuser in Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 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)
BF
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Microbiological · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The water tank is not antibacterial and the appliance does not give a sound and/or light warning to change the water. This could lead to the development of mould that can cause allergic reactions when spread by air. In addition, the insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient between the primary and secondary circuit. This may cause an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 9, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009336

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BF — Aroma Diffuser. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Microbiological · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The water tank is not antibacterial and the appliance does not give a sound and/or light warning to change the water. This could lead to the development...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 9, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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