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🧸 Product GB October 23, 2020

Impulse Sealer — Plastic Sealing Machine

Manual plastic sealing machine for 300mm PP/PE bags.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Impulse Sealer — Plastic Sealing Machine
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The product's electric supply is not correctly anchored, and the earthing system can break. Therefore, accessible parts may become live. Moreover, the plug has an inadequate fuse, increasing the risk of the product becoming live. Users may receive an electric shock.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2152 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 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? This is a plastic sealing machine that uses electricity. It is made by Impulse or Sealer.

What's happening? The machine’s wires are not held tightly. The plug’s fuse is too weak. This can make metal parts of the machine dangerous to touch.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this machine in Great Britain, you could get an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the machine right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a shock. Contact the seller or manufacturer for 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Impulse Sealer
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product's electric supply is not correctly anchored, and the earthing system can break. Therefore, accessible parts may become live. Moreover, the plug has an inadequate fuse, increasing the risk of the product becoming live. Users may receive an electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 23, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002256

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Impulse Sealer — Plastic Sealing Machine. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product's electric supply is not correctly anchored, and the earthing system can break. Therefore, accessible parts may become live. Moreover, the plug has an inadequate...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 23, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ 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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