Fritteuse
Stainless steel commercial deep fat fryer (EFK series).
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Burns, Fire
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Hazard
- The contactors built into the deep fryer are not triggered when the temperature is above the permitted level. The oil can continue to heat up and cause a fire.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
What is this? A deep fryer is a kitchen tool that heats oil to cook food. Some deep fryers have a safety part that should stop the oil from getting too hot.
What's happening? The safety part in some deep fryers does not work right. The oil can get too hot and start a fire.
Does this affect me? If you own or use a deep fryer, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the deep fryer. 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The contactors built into the deep fryer are not triggered when the temperature is above the permitted level. The oil can continue to heat up and cause a fire. · Origin: Germany
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