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🧸 Product SK June 2, 2023

BIET — Air Purifier AP 160

Air purifier of white colour with a touch screen and 4-stage filtration through UV radiation used to clean the air in small and medium-sized rooms, such as residential and commercial spaces. The product consists of an air purifier, a filter and instructions for use. Product sold...

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BIET — Air Purifier AP 160
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The dielectric strength is insufficient. The user could receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 8586019620481
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1093 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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 air purifier made by BIET. It may not be safe because its electrical parts are not strong enough.

What's happening? The air purifier could give you an electric shock. It was made in China.

Does this affect me? If you own this air purifier in Slovakia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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)
BIET
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The dielectric strength is insufficient. The user could receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 2, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009320

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BIET — Air Purifier AP 160. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The dielectric strength is insufficient. The user could receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 2, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
▸ 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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