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🧸 Product PL February 14, 2020

Germin — Maszynka do mielenia miesa / Elektrischer Fleischwolf

Electric meat grinder with several food processing accessories and a maximal power of 1300 W.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Germin — Maszynka do mielenia miesa / Elektrischer Fleischwolf
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The product's electrical insulation, thermal protection and internal capacitor are inappropriate. Consequently, the product could overheat during use, leading to a fire or the user could touch accessible live parts, increasing the risk of receiving an electric shock.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2297 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
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What is this? This is an electric meat grinder made by Germin. It grinds meat using electricity.

What's happening? The machine’s insulation, heat protection, and capacitor are not safe. It may get too hot and start a fire. You could also touch live parts and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this Germin meat grinder in Poland, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a repair shop or electrician to check it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after using 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)
Germin
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product's electrical insulation, thermal protection and internal capacitor are inappropriate. Consequently, the product could overheat during use, leading to a fire or the user could touch accessible live parts, increasing the risk of receiving an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 14, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000593

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Germin — Maszynka do mielenia miesa / Elektrischer Fleischwolf. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product's electrical insulation, thermal protection and internal capacitor are inappropriate. Consequently, the product could overheat during use, leading to a fir...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 14, 2020 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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