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🧸 Product PL July 21, 2017

Esperanza — Iguazu / Electric Kettle

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Esperanza — Iguazu / Electric Kettle
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The thermal protection turns the kettle off too late in the event that the kettle overheats. This could result in the kettle starting a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Direct

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3233 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.
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is an electric kettle made in China. It has a safety problem: it may not shut off in time if it gets too hot.

What's happening? The kettle’s safety switch turns off too late when overheating. This could cause a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own this kettle in Poland, it may be unsafe to use.

What should I do? Stop using the kettle right away. Ask a repair shop or electrician for advice.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The thermal protection turns the kettle off too late in the event that the kettle overheats. This could result in the kettle starting a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Direct · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 21, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/269752

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Esperanza — Iguazu / Electric Kettle. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The thermal protection turns the kettle off too late in the event that the kettle overheats. This could result in the kettle starting a fire. The product does not comply with the re...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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