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🧸 Product GB December 25, 2020

Kitchencraft — Stainless Steel Rotary Grater

Stainless steel rotary cheese grater. The product is also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kitchencraft — Stainless Steel Rotary Grater
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories
Hazard
Due to a design issue, metal shavings may come off grated, contaminating the user's food.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Temporary ban on the supply
  • offer to supply and display of the product
Barcode (GTIN): 5028250124395
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This alert was reported 2088 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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? A stainless steel rotary grater used to shred cheese or vegetables.

What's happening? Metal shavings may break off and get into your food.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this grater could eat metal pieces.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: Due to a design issue, metal shavings may come off grated, contaminating the user's food. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002777

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Kitchencraft — Stainless Steel Rotary Grater. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: Due to a design issue, metal shavings may come off grated, contaminating the user's food. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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