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EU Safety GateRecalled 2009-11-13serious risk

Humidifier - Teddy Bear (HI – M)

Is my product affected?

Humidifier - Teddy Bear

  • Brand HI – M
  • UPC 8009607501394.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

This electric ultrasonic humidifier, model 1810, with a white base shaped like animal feet and a tank designed as a bear's head, poses a risk of electric shock. The hazard exists because certain live electrical parts are accessible, the product's toy-like appearance and shape may encourage children to use it as a toy, and the instruction book fails to warn users to disconnect the appliance during filling and cleaning operations. The product does not meet the Low Voltage Directive or the relevant European safety standard EN 60335.

The authorities have ordered the product to be withdrawn from the market. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because :- certain live parts are accessible,- the appliance is shaped and decorated in such a way that children may use it as a toy,- the instruction book does not state that it is necessary to disconnect the appliance during filling and cleaning operations.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Electric ultrasonic humidifier with a white base. The product has a base in the form of animal's feet, each with three toes. There is a dial for turning on the power. The tank is in the form of a bear's head, with eyes and nose. Water vapour escapes through a white lid that is shaped like ears. The packaging is a white and yellow cardboard box with the image of the product and the words TEDDY BEAR. Model: Model 1810 Notifying country: Spain

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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