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🧸 Product LT LV December 23, 2022

Instant Products — Instant

Instantaneous water heater - body in white colour, with an adjustment knob with the inscriptions "Hot" and "Cold", an indicator light with the inscription "Heating Instuction".

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Instant Products — Instant
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 2326484169278
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1359 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 about an electric heater called Instant. Its plastic case can melt in heat, exposing wires that may give you a shock.

What's happening? The heater’s shell can bend or melt. This can leave live wires uncovered and dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you own this Instant heater in Lithuania or Latvia, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after any shock. Contact the seller or maker 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Instant Products
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007426

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Instant Products — Instant. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania and Latvia.
▸ 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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