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🧸 Product HR SI September 27, 2024

KORKMAZ — Vertex

Black deep fat fryer. Voltage: 230 V, frequency: 50-60Hz, power: 900 W.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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KORKMAZ — Vertex
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories
Hazard
The conductors insulation may be damaged by sharp tips of the screws. A user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
Türkiye

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 8691607004861
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 716 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? This is about a kitchen tool made by KORKMAZ. The tool may have sharp screws that can damage wires inside.

What's happening? The wires inside the tool might not be safe. If they touch the screws, you could get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own this KORKMAZ tool in Croatia or Slovenia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the tool right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsafe. Contact KORKMAZ or the store where you bought it for help.

🤖 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)
KORKMAZ
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The conductors insulation may be damaged by sharp tips of the screws. A user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: Türkiye

First published
September 27, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10045505

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
KORKMAZ — Vertex. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The conductors insulation may be damaged by sharp tips of the screws. A user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: Türkiye
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 27, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Croatia and Slovenia.
▸ 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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