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🧸 Product HR SI SK December 19, 2025

Elta — Waffle maker

White waffle maker, 1200 W, 220-240 V, 50 Hz

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Elta — Waffle maker
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories
Hazard
The marking label detaches with time and the required safety statements are missing. This could lead to inappropriate use of the appliance and the user receiving an electric shock. Moreover, the device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch these live parts, which may lead to an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 266 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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? A waffle maker sold under the brand Elta. It is an electric kitchen tool that can give you an electric shock if used wrong.

What's happening? The safety label on the waffle maker can fall off over time. The case may also melt, exposing live parts inside. This raises the risk of electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this Elta waffle maker in Croatia, Slovenia, or Slovakia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the waffle maker right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock or see damage. Contact the seller or manufacturer for a repair or refund.

🤖 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)
Elta
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The marking label detaches with time and the required safety statements are missing. This could lead to inappropriate use of the appliance and the user receiving an electric shock. Moreover, the device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch these live parts, which may lead to an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 19, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096982

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?
Elta — Waffle maker. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The marking label detaches with time and the required safety statements are missing. This could lead to inappropriate use of the appliance and the user receiving an electric shock. M...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 19, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Croatia, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ 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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