Electric kettle – HERZBERG
Product details
| Brand | HERZBERG |
|---|---|
| Product name | Electric Kettle |
| Model / type | HG-5011 |
| Barcode | 5404035003886 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk type | Chemical, Environment |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Reported by | Belgium |
| Published | 9 December 2025 |
The hazard
The migration of lead from the PVC cable insulation is too high (measured value up to 3,600 mg/kg). Lead poses a risk to the environment.Moreover, the plastic of the product has an excessive has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 49 g/kg, 11 g/kg and 16 g/kg, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Product description
Electric kettle. Capacity: 1.8L Maximum power: 2200W Product sold online, in particular via the M.S.Y. Invest website
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer
- Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product
What should you do?
Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.
Official notice ↗ · Source: Safety Gate (European Commission)
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