Topmatic — Stainless Steel Kettle
- Risk level
- Other risk levels
- Type
- Electric shock
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- When the kettle is lifted off the base plate, the earth connection is broken at the same time as, or even before, the current-carrying connections. In the event of a fault, there is consequently a risk of electric shock.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
What is this? This is an electric kettle made of stainless steel. It sits on a base plate that plugs into the wall.
What's happening? The kettle can give you an electric shock. When you lift it off the base, the safety wire that protects you may break before the power does.
Does this affect me? Yes, if you use this kettle in Germany.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel a tingle. Return it to where you bought it for a refund.
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: When the kettle is lifted off the base plate, the earth connection is broken at the same time as, or even before, the current-carrying connections. In the event of a fault, there is consequently a risk of electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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