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🧸 Product DE September 9, 2016

Hot Plate Electric Cooking

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Hot Plate Electric Cooking
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The casing can be easily opened, without the use of tools. Users therefore have access to live parts and could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3656 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a hot plate used for cooking. It is electric and can give a dangerous shock.

What's happening? The cover can be opened without tools. This lets people touch live parts inside and get shocked.

Does this affect me? If you have this hot plate in Germany, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Contact the seller for a refund or 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The casing can be easily opened, without the use of tools. Users therefore have access to live parts and could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 9, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/224003

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hot Plate Electric Cooking. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The casing can be easily opened, without the use of tools. Users therefore have access to live parts and could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 9, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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