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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC DE January 30, 2026

Jeneca — Low Water Filter

Multi-stacked water filtering device for an aquarium. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DYJ7T2JZ).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Jeneca — Low Water Filter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The product’s fuse has an incorrect size and could therefore not operate effectively. Under fault conditions or a surge in current, the fuse could fail, leading to the plug catching fire and/or exploding.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ (to: Other) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 224 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 water filter made by Jeneca. It has an electrical plug with a wrong-sized fuse inside.

What's happening? The wrong fuse may not stop power surges. This could make the plug overheat, catch fire, or even explode.

Does this affect me? If you own this water filter in the UK or Germany, it could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a store or a professional to check it. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsafe.

🤖 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)
Jeneca
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product’s fuse has an incorrect size and could therefore not operate effectively. Under fault conditions or a surge in current, the fuse could fail, leading to the plug catching fire and/or exploding. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 30, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097271

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Jeneca — Low Water Filter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product’s fuse has an incorrect size and could therefore not operate effectively. Under fault conditions or a surge in current, the fuse could fail, leading to the plug catching fi...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 30, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC and 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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